$31 – $48 / hour
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What this role is
This role pilots unmanned aircraft systems during flight testing and quality assurance operations, requiring FAA certification and extensive hands-on experience with remote-controlled systems. It suits someone with 4-6 years in manufacturing or aerospace who thrives on technical problem-solving, outdoor fieldwork, and travel-heavy assignments.
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What they ask for
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- 4-6 years relevant work experience
- Experience with manufacturing systems and procedures
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills
- RC or control systems experience
- FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft certification
- Clean DMV record
- Frequent travel within Continental U.S.
- Pass Annual Proficiency And Readiness Test (APART)
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
- Ability to throw objects up to 16 lbs over shoulder
- Maintain visual line of sight of aircraft up to 1 km away
- Good manual dexterity for assembly/disassembly
- Secret security clearance
Nice to have
- Associate degree or vocational training in related field
- Prior military experience
- Prior aviation experience
- RC/UAS experience