UAS External Pilot
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Madison, AL, USA
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Hourly
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Full Time
Job Description
Griffon Aerospace, a leader in the exciting Unmanned Aerial System industry, is seeking a highly skilled UAS External Pilot. The candidate will work in a rapid flight testing and development environment on next-generation fixed-wing vertical-takeoff and landing platforms (Groups 2 and 3). Candidates must have significant remote pilot experience of both fixed-wing and rotary wing aircraft. This is a limited travel position and located in Madison, AL. The successful candidate will be a highly organized self-starter who has direct, hands-on experience assembling, modifying, repairing, and flying unmanned aircraft systems from 21 to 1320 lbs. The candidate must have strong prototyping experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications
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FAA Private Pilot License preferred.
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FAA Class II medical certificate, or ability to qualify.
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Extensive RC-hobby piloting experience
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Piccolo, PX4, or ArduPilot Experience a Must
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Understanding of The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and experience in UAS industry
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Must be able to utilize a variety of computer applications including MS Office, and other on-line cloud storage and data transfer tools.
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Experience with carbon fiber, fiberglass, and resin
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Have hands-on experience with aircraft system assembly processes
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Have experience with common hand tools and power tools
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Must be able to read drawings and shop planning/work instructions
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Must have a safety-oriented attitude on and off-site
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, staff, customers, and industry
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Selected candidates will be required to complete a flight skills assessment using a small multi-rotor trainer aircraft and a fixed-wing aircraft
JOB LOCATION
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Madison, Alabama, United States
POSITION TYPE
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
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Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefits Package
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
ABILITY TO OBTAIN A SECURITY CLEARANCE