UAS Pilot

Virginia Tech is seeking a highly skilled UAS Pilot to support Counter-UAS research and testing. The successful candidate will have experience in flight operations disciplines relevant to uncrewed/autonomous systems and be able to support a diverse array of tasks related to UAS research.

• Support UAS research and testing as a pilot of uncrewed aerial systems
• Operate in various UAS crewmember roles, including Pilot in Command, Visual Observer, and Aviation Safety Officer
• Develop, manage, and comply with FAA Certificates of Authorization
• Provide input to aeronautical research test planning
• Assist in MAAP Safety Risk Management processes
• Facilitate crew certification and training support
• Assist in flight operations scheduling
• Conduct preventative maintenance and basic modifications to MAAP UAS assets
• Prepare for, perform, and supervise ground and flight operations in accordance with all applicable regulations

• Master's degree in Uncrewed (or Unmanned) Aircraft Systems, aviation, or closely related field
• Experience with piloting autonomous and/or uncrewed aircraft
• Good communication skills
• Ability to lift items up to 25 pounds and operate independently
• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• C-UAS experience
• Experience working with or within the Department of Defense
• FAA Part 107
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor or Ground Instructor
• Proficient RC flying skills
• Experience working with aviation safety
• Active security clearance at the TS/SCI level

Virginia Tech is a public research university dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). The university takes a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers.

Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status.