CareerPlan

Flight Test Operator - Advanced Effects

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time2026-11-10

Core

Flight Test Operator supporting planning, coordination, execution, and reporting for UAS flight test programs.

Role type

Flight Test Operator (UAS)

Builds

UAS systems for defense applications

Domain

Defense / Unmanned Aerial Systems

Required skills

RC/RPIC/Pilot-operator experience on fixed wing Group 1-3 aircraft, FAA Part 107 certification, mission planning, safety pilot duties, internal pilot in command management, electronics troubleshooting, rapid role adaptation

Preferred skills

Part 61 Pilot license, developmental test experience, turbine engine experience

Technologies

Linux, standard browsers, word processing applications

Responsibilities

Prepare and brief missions and flight cards, act as safety pilot, perform duties as Internal Pilot in Command, document procedures and best practices, maintain required training and certifications

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC