UAS Operations Specialist - Ground Support
Core
Qualified Commercial Ground Support for safe, compliant UAS delivery operations under Part 135, supporting aircraft readiness, payload handling, and mission execution.
Role type
Senior IC UAS ground operations specialist
Builds
UAS delivery operations and mission execution
Domain
Aviation / UAS logistics
Required skills
Part 107 certificate, aircraft preparation, payload handling, battery management, safety compliance, procedural discipline, hazard identification, equipment setup, launch and recovery, aircraft turnaround, record maintenance, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
UAS or aviation ground operations experience, logistics experience, maintenance experience
Technologies
Part 135 regulations, Part 107 regulations, FAA-approved training programs, company SOPs, checklists, Operations Specifications
Responsibilities
Support aircraft preparation, staging, payload handling, battery management, equipment setup, launch and recovery, and aircraft turnaround. Verify aircraft, payload, equipment, and operating-area readiness. Coordinate with RPIC and operational personnel. Pause unsafe activities and escalate concerns. Identify and report hazards and discrepancies. Maintain training, qualification, and equipment records. Support Part 107 testing and developmental operations. Provide operational feedback for procedure improvements. Qualify additional Ground Support crew members when designated.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
