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starsCaptain UAV

UAV Pilot
  • room Location: Blacksburg, Virginia , United States
  • group Position: Captain
  • play_for_work Job Type: Charter
Primary Aircraft
  • airplanemode_active UAV
  • attach_money Minimum Pay: $75,000.00 (Yearly)
Flight Time Requirements Snapshot
  • access_time Total Flight Time: N/A
  • person Pilot In Command: N/A
  • toll Turbine PIC: N/A
  • airplanemode_activeMulti Engine: N/A
  • queue_music Actual Instrument: N/A
Job Description

Additional duties that may be assigned to the incumbent (depending upon qualifications) include:
• Operates in various UAS crewmember roles including Pilot in Command (PIC), Visual Observer (VO), and Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) in the execution of field studies as dictated by the experiment.
• Develops, manages, and complies with FAA Certificates of Authorization (COA)
• Provides input to aeronautical research test planning
• Assists in MAAP Safety Risk Management (SRM) processes
• Facilitates crew certification and training support
• Assists in flight operations scheduling
• Conducts preventative maintenance and basic modifications to MAAP UAS assets
• Prepares for, performs, and supervises ground and flight operations in accordance with all applicable regulations, both independently and with others
• Inspects, sets up, and loads equipment for operational deployment and outreach events.
• Transports equipment to operation locations and outreach events. Operations and events may be local or require travel and include occasional evening and weekend work.
• Coordinates with flight operations departments of Test Site users and external partners
• Schedules flight and logistics planning for internal and external operations• Conducts permission planning, evaluations, and briefings
• Reconciles post-mission requirements, reports, and logging
• Contributes to MAAP safety, technical, and operations documentation
• Provides input to initial and continued UAS airworthiness assessments
• Instructs Test Site users on UAS platforms and regulations
• Facilitates outreach events for Test Site partners; some events outside of normal work hours.
• Regular coordination with internal program managers, operations team, and external stakeholders. ... Continue Reading

Minimum Requirements

Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Uncrewed (or Unmanned) Aircraft Systems, aviation, or closely related field. An exception may be made for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in the above field of study who have significant relevant experience.
• Experience with piloting autonomous and/or uncrewed aircraft
• Good communication skills
• Applicant must be able to lift items (25 lbs) and operate independently
• Applicant must be able to drive.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
• C-UAS experience
• Experience working with or within the Department of Defense
• FAA Part 107
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor or Ground Instructor
• Proficient RC flying skills
• Experience working with aviation safety
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