Staff Pilot Unmanned Air Vehicle
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Patuxent River, MD, USA |
| Salary | $188200 – $282200 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 14 Years experience or; Master’s Degree in STEM with 12 years experience or; PhD in STEM with 9 years experience
- Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating and a minimum of 1,000 flight hours as pilot-in-command of a manned aircraft
- Must have at least 2,000 hours PC/PIC time (not in SUAS) or 500 hours in MQ-4
- Current Class II or higher FAA medical certificate
- Must have an Interim DOD Top Secret clearance with an investigation in the last 6 years with the ability to obtain and retain a DOD Top Secret and SCI clearance
Responsibilities
- Remotely pilots Triton UAV to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during engineering tests and flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers
- Defines, plans, organizes and executes complex flight profiles and flight test events in support of program milestones
- Conducts briefings and debriefings, and coordinates with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct vehicle discrepancies
- Act as NATOPS Instructor or Examiner as required
- Must successfully complete company UAV operator training and qualification program and receive GFR certification
Preferred Qualifications
- BS degree in Aviation or Aerospace
- Test Pilot School graduate
- P-3 or P-8 Military Flight Experience
- Qualified Global Hawk or Triton UAS Pilot
- Active DOD Top Secret clearance
- 200 hours of PC/PIC time during engineering flight test, and 10 hours during experimental flight test