Remote UAS External Pilot

Summary

Join Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) as an experienced UAS External Pilot with Fixed Wing Remote Control experiences. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe operation of aircraft, supporting sensor and communications payloads, and assisting with mission planning and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent civilian/military experience
• 4+ years of prior Remote Piloting experience with Fixed Wing UAS
• Must have a FAA Part 107 certification
• Prior experience with external Camera’s, Sensors, or Mission Payloads
• Excellent interpersonal and team building abilities
• Strong organizational skills coupled with an attention to detail is required

Responsibilities

• Fixed Wing UAS remote piloting using various hand controller’s and Windows based tablets
• Qualify airfields per aircraft takeoff and landing requirements
• Flight logging and reporting
• Perform system checks and preflight
• Assist the Maintenance Engineers with K1000ULE maintenance requirements
• Work with Engineering and Operations teams to refine procedures and processes
• Must operate payload as required to achieve desired mission impacts
• Perform payload operator support for planning, operational, and post operational phases
• Perform real-time remote operation of payload systems to support mission requirements

Benefits

CONUS and OCONUS travel required in support of operational support requirements