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UAV Pilot/Instructor

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Platform Aerospace

Blackstone, VA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 22 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/7/2026

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JOB TITLE
UAV
PILOT/INSTRUCTOR I - III DEPARTMENT
FLIGHT
OPERATIONS REPORTS TO
FLIGHT
OPERATIONS TRAINING MANAGER CLASSIFICATION
EXEMPT This position may be filled at different levels depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
JOB SUMMARY
The UAV Pilot/instructor will support the operation and training of Vanilla UAS. This role will oversee ground and flight operations during stateside training and overseas missions while providing technical support. The Senior UAV Pilot /Instructor will play a key role in mission success and program development through technical expertise and operational excellence.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Perform flight operation planning in support of customer-driven requirements Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks Remote pilot a UAS, following a specific flight plan or modifying flight plans to meet mission objectives Deliver training programs to new UAV pilots, ensuring adherence to operational protocols and safety standards. Support flight operations outside the continental United States for up to four (4) months at a time if needed Conduct flight demonstrations for customers at remote locations Troubleshoot equipment issues to maximize mission readiness Ensure compliance with all FAA regulations as applicable
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL II
High school Diploma or GED and 2-5 years of manned/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 level security clearance. Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret level security clearance. Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate. Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required Comfortable operating a UAS in various weather and light conditions
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL II
High school Diploma or GED and 5-7 years of manned/UAS flight experience or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of 6 years 2+ Year of flight Instruction or customer facing technical training experience Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance. Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret level security clearance. Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate. Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required Comfortable operating a UAS in various weather and light conditions
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL III
High school Diploma or GED and 7+ years of manned/UAS flight experience or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 10 years 5+ Year of flight Instruction or customer facing technical training experience Minimum of 500 hours of flight experience as a Pilot in Command. Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance. Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate. Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required Comfortable operating a UAS in various weather and light conditions
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Completion of training or a degree in aviation, engineering, or a related field preferred Experience in deployed UAS ISR operations Vigilant Spirit experience Quattro FMS experience Research and development experience Publication writing experience Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA Private Pilot License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, including, but not limited to, perceiving differences in wire cable colors, moving and/or lifting items such as ladders, tools, air tanks, test equipment and other objects weighing up to 100 pounds, working aloft; climbing ladders. Must be able to obtain a DOT physical group id: 91125419 Apply now

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