UAS Pilot

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA), located in Reno, Nevada, is seeking a qualified UAS Pilot to join its team. KHA specializes in long-endurance unmanned aerial platforms, serving a diverse range of industries. The company supports numerous customers in missions involving aerial reconnaissance, survey, communication relay, and communications provisioning. KHA aircraft leverage cutting-edge design and on-board intelligence to deliver exceptional endurance and value.

Responsibilities:

The UAS Pilot will perform functional duties independently and as part of a small team in austere environments. Responsibilities include:

Deploying OCONUS for 3-12 month rotations, primarily within the CENTCOM AOR.
Defining and executing UAS-based scenarios in test and training events.
Understanding and interpreting customer requirements to ensure appropriate UAS technology utilization at technical exchange and test events.
Interacting with both civilian organizations and military units.

Tasks:

The UAS Pilot will execute the following tasks:

Serving as Pilot in Command.
Conducting mission planning.
Performing UAS launch and recovery procedures.
Executing pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks.
Performing UAS maintenance.
Maintaining UAS logbooks.
Managing radio networks to support UAS operations (e.g., Silvus, TrellisWare).
Assisting with site assessments and advising teams on UAS applications.
Coordinating with national and international intelligence agencies.
Developing data sharing capabilities, trend analysis, and procedures.
Planning, coordinating, and acting as safety officer for flight operations.
Providing comprehensive technical post-flight and log file analysis.

Requirements:

Candidates must possess:

Experience with ArduPilot and Mission Planner using Fixed Wing Aircraft.
Experience with hobbyist fixed wing RC and/or other UAS experience.
The ability to operate IFR, interpret sectional charts, and understand airspace hazards, topography, and airport data.
Proficiency in operating within controlled airspace.
The ability to effectively communicate with ATC operations and coordinate air-to-air with other aircraft and airspace management agencies.

Qualifications:

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (or ability to obtain).
Amateur Radio Technician License (or ability to obtain).

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

Manned pilot experience.
Experience with Group 2 / Group 3 UAS fixed wing platforms.
Experience with the ISR mission set and associated systems, including FMV payload operation.
Knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
Knowledge of a wide array of UAS components and UAS flight control software.
Ability to research emerging UAS technologies, describe their advantages, and the impact to DoD capabilities.
Ability to translate technical UAS knowledge to inform/instruct others about the technology, capabilities & limitations, and impacts to DoD capabilities.
Experience in pre-deployment training and knowledge exchange supporting field training exercises (FTX), Validation Exercises (VALEX), and other technical exchange events.
BA/BS with 0-3 years of experience; or AA/AS and 4 years of experience; or HS/GED and 6 years of experience.
Active secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and intelligence-related automation to support analytical efforts.

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.