External Pilot / Technician Aerial Targets

Job Description

Griffon Aerospace, a leader in the exciting Unmanned Aerial System industry, is seeking a highly skilled Pilot. The candidate will work in a rapid development environment where the projects will progress from design, fabrication, assembly, and flight test phases in a short period of time. The successful candidate will be a highly organized self-starter who has direct, hands-on experience assembling, modifying, repairing, and flying aerial targets. The candidate must have strong prototyping experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 (in command) Certification for UAS Pilot.
• FAA Class II medical certificate, or ability to qualify.
• 1 Year of Commercial UAS Piloting Experience
• Piccolo / Pixhawk Experience A Must
• Understanding of The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and experience in UAS industry
• Must be able to utilize a variety of computer applications including MS Office, and other on-line cloud storage and data transfer tools.
• Experience with carbon fiber, fiberglass, and resin
• Have hands-on experience with aircraft system assembly processes
• Have experience with common hand tools and power tools
• Must be able to read drawings and shop planning/work instructions
• Must have a safety-oriented attitude on and off-site
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, staff, customers, and industry
• Selected candidates will be required to complete a flight skills assessment using a small multi-rotor trainer aircraft and a fixed-wing aircraft

JOB LOCATION

• Madison, Alabama, United States

POSITION TYPE

• Full-Time/Regular/Hourly

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefits Package

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

• Yes

ABILITY TO OBTAIN A SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Yes