Unmanned Aircraft System; UAS Test Pilot

Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Remote Pilot to lead aerial operations using large-scale UAS and sUAS drones for agricultural applications, including crop spraying, mapping, and imagery collection. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role where your primary responsibility will be the safe, efficient, and effective flight testing of advanced drone systems in support of aircraft production at Central UAS Technologies.

You will build strong relationships with our software and hardware engineering teams.

• Primary focus on flight testing production units
• Work with software and hardware engineers to perform flight tests on new feature releases
• Provide regression testing on new software releases
• Maintain detailed notes and reporting on software “bugs”
• Coordinate flight testing with R&D team
• When available, provide application services assistance for contract application services
• Provide Visual Observer services to other RPICs
• Load UAS with water/payload for flight testing
• Understand and provide manufacturing assembly when available, building large‑scale UAS from documented processes
• Diagnose, repair, and test UAS that are received for service
• Perform field work to support UAS application operations

• FAA CFR Part 107 UAS pilot certificate
• Drone piloting proficiencies with 50–100 hours of verifiable flight time – fixed wing, rotor, or multirotor
• Ability to operate and handle a truck and trailer
• Valid U.S. state Driver’s License
• Ability to attain the required aerial applicator license and any other license required by Federal and State of Florida legislation

• 3+ years of professional, related experience
• Prior experience operating sUAS
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) such as QGIS

• Position primarily outside in all types of weather and uneven terrain
• Applicants must be able to work around and safely handle pesticides according to product labeling
• Physical requirements:
  
  standing, sitting, walking and climbing on uneven or grassy terrain, reaching; must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. frequently with co‑worker assistance
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications and software
• Strong teamwork skills through collaborative problem solving

This position pays $20 – $22 per hour depending on experience.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, and more
• Education Assistance for college degrees and professional certifications
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.