KBR

RC&LargeModelAircraftPilot

$95–144k St. Inigoes, Maryland, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“RC & Large Model Aircraft Pilot at KBR. Skills: UAS piloting, Manual flight control, RC aircraft operation, Flight test support. Conduct manual, line-of-sight flight operations. Control fixed-wing or small UAS from external vantage”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Secret Clearance, U. S. citizen, Obtain FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Graduate, Experience flying remote-controlled aircraft, Secret Clearance or ability to obtain, U. S. citizen, Obtain and maintain FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate

Nice to Have

Associate's degree or higher in UAS, aviation, or engineering-related field, Formal education in test and evaluation, 500 hours operating Group 1 and 2 UAS or equivalent-sized model aircraft, Two years RDT&E flight test experience, Familiarity with prototype autopilot systems, Familiarity with Ground Control Stations, Familiarity with UAS integration and modification, Past designation as FAA Commercial Pilot or Military Pilot/UAS Air Vehicle Pilot, Familiarity with operations from Webster Outlying Field, Familiarity with UAS operations in surrounding airspace, FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

What You'll Do.

line-of-sight flight operations

Control fixed-wing or small UAS from external vantage

Execute stable approaches

Operate Group 1-2 UAS and/or RC equivalent aircraft

Execute ground launch and recovery activities

Support equipment setup

Perform post-flight safing actions

Operate remote-controlled aircraft

Meet daily test objectives

Provide project officer duties

Operate various air vehicles

Provide instructor duties

Perform maintenance and repair

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Counter UAS teams; Unmanned Autonomy Robotics Technology teams; Government personnel; Military personnel; Contractor personnel; Industry personnel

Process & Methodology

Project officer duties

Free ATS check

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