UAS Pilot-Mid

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA NJ Atlantic City

Full Part/Time: Full time

Job Req: RQ228344

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: Science and Research

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Collaboration, Flight Operations, Research and Development, Technical Standards, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Certifications: None

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

No

RESEARCH ANALYST

Research Analyst / UAS Pilot

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Research Analyst /UAS Pilot supporting the FAA's Airport Research Division. You will be part of the team assessing different concepts and approaches to using UAS platforms to improve the safety and efficiency of Airport Operations. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Research Analyst Associate you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Research Analyst joining our team to

Provides expertise in the operation of unmanned aircraft. Develop flight test plans and procedures. Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations. Plans and performs a wide range of in-process and final testing of analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems, and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions. Technical knowledge and experience with UAS operations to facilitate their integration safely and efficiently into the NAS.

This effort requires collaboration with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, which includes manufacturers, commercial vendors, industry trade associations, technical standards organizations, academic institutions, research and development centers, governmental agencies, and other regulators. Ultimately, technical knowledge and experience to support UAS integration into the NAS without reducing existing capacity, decreasing safety, negatively impacting current operators, or increasing the risk to airspace users or persons and property on the ground any more than the integration of comparable new and novel technologies.

• Education:
  
  Not Required
• Required Experience:
  
  Must be Part 107 Certified and have 100-plus documented hours of safely operating UAS platforms.
• Security Clearance Level: FAA Suitability Background
• Required
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Part 107 Certified.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience using flight planning software
• Preferred:
  Bachelor's Degree in any field.
• Location:
  
  On-site at the William J Hughes Technical Center at the Atlantic City Airport

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $64,230 - $86,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA NJ Atlantic City

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and…