UAS Pilot Job Listing at SPA in Yuma, AZ (Job ID 2025-20193)

Description

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance if needed.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1,200 logged hours operating remote-control aircraft or commercial/military aircraft.
• 5 years of experience in:
• Remote-control fixed-wing and multirotor UAS piloting.
• UAS fabrication, maintenance, and repair.
• Post-mission data capture in support of government clients.
• Demonstrated ability to pilot aircraft via:
• Line of Sight (LOS)
• Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
• First Person View (FPV) using a Remote Pilot Station
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (Small UAS Rule, 14 CFR part 107).
• Ability to lift over 35 pounds.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all environmental conditions.
• AMA Turbine Waiver.
• Expertise flying Autonomous Missions using the following:
  • ArduPilot with Pixhawk
  • Mission Planner
  • RFD Tools
  • Cube-Based Autopilot
• Work in Yuma and/or Yuma Proving Grounds Monday through Friday or as required by a contract. Be willing to travel for other contracts to include potential international travel (current passport required).

Desired Qualifications: 

• Associates or higher college degree.

• Maintain full control and responsibility for the safety, efficiency, and operation of remote-control UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
• Provide fabrication, maintenance, service, and repair of fixed-wing and multirotor UAS.
• Lead teams of remote-control aircraft pilots in support of customer activities.
• Manage data collection activities related to aircraft telemetry and imagery.