About the Role
As a UAS Operations Specialist , you’ll join Flight Operations as a pilot supporting commercial drone delivery under Part 135 . All hires complete the company’s FAA approved training, aircraft qualification, and checking requirements before serving as Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) and maintain required recurrent training, currency, and proficiency.
Qualified pilots may be selected as a Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, or Check Pilot based on experience, demonstrated proficiency, and program needs. These assignments require additional qualification, evaluation, company designation, and FAA approval where required .
You’ll also support Part 107 flight testing, developmental operations, and system validation as assigned, working alongside Flight Test and cross-functional teams within applicable FAA authorizations, operating limitations, and established safety controls.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a commercial UAS RPIC , once qualified and authorized, under the direction of the Flight Operations Lead, Assistant Chief Pilot, and Chief Pilot.
- Complete required initial ground and flight training, aircraft-specific qualification, and knowledge and competency checks , including supervised operating experience where required, before assuming assigned operational duties.
- Maintain applicable pilot certificates, qualifications, currency, recurrent training, required checks, and medical eligibility where required by the company’s operating authorizations.
- Conduct preflight planning, aircraft readiness verification, weather and airspace review, mission executi