Drone Pilot (part-time)
Core
Part-time drone pilot supporting UAS flight testing, engineering development, and defense-related projects for an aerospace design firm.
Role type
Part-time hands-on IC drone pilot (FPV/quadcopter)
Builds
Flight test data and validated aircraft performance for aerospace and defense clients
Domain
Aerospace and defense
Required skills
FAA Part 107 certification, FPV manual (acro) flight, quadcopter piloting, UAS maintenance, risk assessment, documentation
Preferred skills
Long-range FPV operations, QGroundControl, FCC HAM license, advanced UAS repair
Technologies
QGroundControl, FPV radio controls, telemetry systems
Responsibilities
Plan and execute UAS flight operations in compliance with FAA regulations, pilot quadcopters in manual mode, serve as Remote Pilot in Command, inspect and maintain UAS equipment, document flight activities and test results, identify technical issues and operational risks
Seniority
Part-time, hands-on IC
