UAV Instructor Pilot

ROLE OVERVIEW

This position may be filled at different levels depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

The UAV Pilot/Instructor will support the operation and training of a long-endurance fixed-wing UAS platform. This role will oversee ground and flight operations during stateside training and overseas missions while providing technical support. The Senior UAV Pilot/Instructor will play a key role in mission success and programme development through technical expertise and operational excellence.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform flight operation planning in support of customer-driven requirements

• Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks

• Remote pilot a UAS, following a specific flight plan or modifying flight plans to meet mission objectives

• Deliver training programmes to new UAV pilots, ensuring adherence to operational protocols and safety standards

• Support flight operations outside the continental United States for up to four (4) months at a time if needed

• Conduct flight demonstrations for customers at remote locations

• Troubleshoot equipment issues to maximise mission readiness

• Ensure compliance with all FAA regulations as applicable

REQUIREMENTS - LEVEL II

• High school diploma or GED and 2-5 years of manned/UAS flight experience, or equivalent combination totalling a minimum of 4 years

• 1 year of flight instruction or customer-facing technical training experience

• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance

• Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret level security clearance

• Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate

• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required

• Comfortable operating a UAS in various weather and light conditions

REQUIREMENTS - LEVEL III

• High school diploma or GED and 7 years of manned/UAS flight experience, or equivalent combination totalling a minimum of 10 years

• 5 years of flight instruction or customer-facing technical training experience

• Minimum of 500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command

• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance

• Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate

• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required

• Comfortable operating a UAS in various weather and light conditions

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of training or a degree in aviation, engineering, or a related field

• Experience in deployed UAS ISR operations

• Vigilant Spirit GCS experience

• Quattro FMS experience

• Research and development experience

• Publication writing experience

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

• Private Pilot Licence

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including perceiving differences in wire/cable colours, moving or lifting items (ladders, tools, air tanks, test equipment and other objects) weighing up to 100 lbs, and working at height

• Must be able to obtain a DOT physical

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance

Experience:

• UAV: 6 years (Required)

Location:

• Richmond, VA 23230 (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Richmond, VA 23230 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23230: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000