UAV PILOT/INSTRUCTOR

JOB TITLE: UAV Pilot/Instructor III
DEPARTMENT: Flight Operations
REPORTS TO: Flight Operations Training Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

The UAV Pilot/Instructor will support the operation and training of Vanilla UAS platforms. This role oversees ground and flight operations during stateside training and overseas missions while providing technical support. The UAV Pilot/Instructor plays a key role in mission success and program development through technical expertise and operational excellence.

• Perform flight operation planning in support of customer-driven requirements.
• Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks.
• Remotely pilot UAS aircraft, following established flight plans or modifying them to meet mission objectives.
• Deliver training programs to new UAV pilots, ensuring adherence to operational procedures and safety standards.
• Support flight operations outside the continental United States for up to four (4) months at a time, as required.
• Conduct customer flight demonstrations at remote locations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to maximize mission readiness.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable FAA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED and 2-5 years of manned or UAS flight experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of 4 years.
• 1 year of flight instruction or customer-facing technical training experience.
• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.
• Comfortable operating UAS platforms in various weather and lighting conditions.

• High school diploma or GED and 5-7 years of manned or UAS flight experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of 6 years.
• 2+ years of flight instruction or customer-facing technical training experience.
• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.
• Comfortable operating UAS platforms in various weather and lighting conditions.

• High school diploma or GED and 7+ years of manned or UAS flight experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 10 years.
• 5+ years of flight instruct