Uas Pilot I Jobs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Employees in this capacity must maintain flight operations currency and meet standardization/evaluation requirements to fly in military-controlled airspace. Will be required to learn all aspects of UAS operations from launch to sensor package operations as well as communications with air controllers. Additional duties that may be required include researching replacement parts, stocking and inventory control, operation/maintenance actions documentation, minor maintenance and inspections of assigned vehicles and trailers, installation and connection of test and data collection equipment in vehicles and trailers as well as integration of platforms under test into UAS airframes. Will be required to use standard Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook to create reports and collect data.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High school education or equivalent mandatory. Advanced, formal education in the UAS field is desirable. Familiarity with inspection, maintenance, and repair of UAS propulsion and flight control systems required. Experience with UAS operations as a pilot or co-pilot is highly desirable. Remote-controlled aircraft are desirable. Must be capable of inspecting, and operationally checking propulsion and flight control systems and components. FAA part 107 certification is highly desirable.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance and national agency check. Applicants will be required to comply with USAF and FAA flight management requirements. Must wear company-provided PPE. Complies with all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations. Will be required to meet audio and laser requirements. . Current FAA part 107 certification is highly desirable.

GENERAL DUTIES: Applicants for this position will serve primarily as UAS group I - III flight and ground crew. Assists higher qualified UAS pilots as required. In addition to flight operations, incumbents will also be trained to perform inspection, maintenance, overhaul, and repair of airframe and propulsion systems of groups I- III UAS vehicles. Will be required to perform launch and recovery UAS operations in addition to pilot and co-pilot duties and may be required to monitor in-flight communications with air traffic controllers. Will be responsible for procuring necessary tools and equipment to facilitate maintenance and operations, as well as establishing tool and equipment accounts and performance of inventories. Will be required to research and establish spare and replacement parts stock levels and perform inventory control of spare parts and supplies. Must document maintenance actions, as well as perform minor maintenance and inspections of assigned vehicles and trailers. Assists with installation and connection of test and data collection equipment in vehicles and trailers as well as integration of platforms under test into UAS airframes. Uses company proprietary programs for time accounting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work may be performed at any location on the Eglin Test range in all weather conditions. TDY to locations throughout CONUS may be required.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

RT&T is committed to safeguarding the health of our employees and their families; our customers and visitors; and the community at large from COVID-19. As a federal government contractor, RT&T must comply with all customer, federal, state, and local requirements regarding COVID-19 regulations and safety protocols. These requirements may include vaccination, attestation regarding your vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing, and you may be required to show proof of vaccination status and/or negative COVID-19 test results as a condition of your employment.

Reliance Test & Technology is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, Disabled Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability needing special accommodations to the application process please call Human Resources.