UAV PILOT​/INSTRUCTOR - Remote | WFH at - Educational Services Hollywood, MD

Are you a skilled UAV pilot with a passion for training and operational excellence? We are seeking a Senior UAV Pilot/Instructor to play a pivotal role in operating and supporting the Vanilla UAS. This position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to oversee ground and flight operations, both stateside and overseas, while providing expert technical support and training for new UAV pilots.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to contribute to mission success through your technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you!

• Mission Planning:
  Develop and execute detailed flight operation plans tailored to customer-specific requirements.
• Flight Operations:
  Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks to ensure smooth and secure UAV operations.
• Remote Piloting:
  Pilot the UAS remotely, adhering to designated flight plans and adjusting as needed to achieve mission objectives.
• Training Delivery:
  Provide comprehensive training programs to new UAV pilots, emphasizing safety protocols, operational standards, and best practices.
• International Deployment:
  Support flight operations outside the continental United States for up to four (4) months as required.
• Customer Engagement:
  Perform flight demonstrations for customers in remote locations to showcase capabilities.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to maximize mission readiness and minimize downtime.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure all flight operations comply with FAA regulations and safety standards.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Unmanned Systems or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Flight
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 500 hours as a Pilot in Command. Experience with Vigilant Spirit and Quattro FMS is required.
• Security Clearance: Must hold and maintain a DoD Secret-level security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret-level clearance.
• Medical Certification: Able to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Travel Flexibility: Willing to travel up to 100% within and outside the continental United States (CONUS and OCONUS).
• Operational
  
  Skills:
  
  Comfortable operating UAS in a variety of weather and lighting conditions.

• Degree or specialized training in aviation, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in research and development or writing technical publications.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Private Pilot License.
• Hands-on experience with deployed UAS Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations.

• Ability to lift, move, and handle items weighing up to 100 pounds, such as ladders, tools, air tanks, and testing equipment.
• Comfortable working at heights, including climbing ladders.
• Ability to distinguish differences in wire cable colors.
• Must meet the physical demands of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Salary: $  Per Hour