Unmanned Remote Pilot In Command

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations including Remote PIC, Sensor/Camera Operation, Visual/Electronic Observer. Department Unmanned Systems Location KVPC Reports to: William Wheeler Title UAS Director of Operations DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties will require aircraft operation, assembly, maintenance, documentation, and compliance with FAA regulations and company Standard Operation Procedures. Flight planning to include launch and recovery zone selection, validation of operating area against regulations and FAA waiver and exemption criteria, creation of flight profiles that meet data capture requirements, and mission creation for upload to aircraft. Act as peer reviewer for all UAS flight planning processes. Support PAU Dispatch personnel as needed. Payload integration and operation duties include wide range of sensors including DSLR, EO/IR/UV, and LiDAR. Coordinate with company subject matter experts to resolve issues beyond the scope of field maintenance capability. Documentation of daily maintenance actions and flights. Ability to integrate and test various UAS sensors mounts with engineering and fabrication staff. Assist staff with new business development, customer satisfaction and reporting requirements. Review of customer flight mission requirements within US NAS and apply for FAA airspace waivers and/or certifications as required. Drive company vehicles and hardware to job site as required.

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• B.S. Degree in Aviation or Engineering related industry or equivalent work experience.

• FAA sUAS Remote Pilot Certificate.

• FAA Private Pilot Certificate or greater.

• FAA Class 3 Medical.

• Valid USA Passport.

• Applicants should have a high degree of computer literacy to include; Microsoft Office Suite.

• Basic working knowledge of various data creation and output software.

• Experienced in UAS Operations including extensive knowledge of flight control systems and image capture techniques.

• Knowledge of RF systems and Command and Control links.

• Remote Pilot in Command experience with documented flight logs.

• History of successful UAS and ground support equipment testing, troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Practical experience flight planning and coordinating for UAS operations within the NAS.

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, partners, customers, and regulators.

• Ability to work part of a team environment and without direct supervision.

• Working knowledge of basic electronics, photogrammetry, GIS or surveying.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary, spelling.

• Must be able to handle confidential information and issues effectively and without breach of confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Talk and/or hear throughout the day.

• Sitting is required regularly throughout the day.

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and/or crouching as needed.

• Use fingers and hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms as needed.

• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently.

• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus throughout the day.

Must be able to pass background/drug screen. EOE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of ethnicity, gender/identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.