UAS Pilot

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

The Surety Programs Group (SPG) supports government and private sector management of complex safety, security, and reliability programs for high consequence operations. SPG delivers industry-leading, innovative, and value-added services such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention to help our clients understand and mitigate mission risks spanning physical, cyber, and human domains.

SPA has an immediate need for UAS Pilot to work in Yuma, Arizona.

Maintain full control and responsibility for the safety, efficiency, and operation of remote-control UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
• Provide fabrication, maintenance, service, and repair of fixed-wing and multirotor UAS.
• Lead teams of remote-control aircraft pilots in support of customer activities.
• Manage data collection activities related to aircraft telemetry and imagery.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance if needed.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1,200 logged hours operating remote-control aircraft or commercial/military aircraft.
• 5 years of experience in:
• Remote-control fixed-wing and multirotor UAS piloting.
• UAS fabrication, maintenance, and repair.
• Post-mission data capture in support of government clients.
• Demonstrated ability to pilot aircraft via:
• Line of Sight (LOS)
• Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
• First Person View (FPV) using a Remote Pilot Station
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (Small UAS Rule, 14 CFR part 107).
• Ability to lift over 35 pounds.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all environmental conditions.
• AMA Turbine Waiver.
• Expertise flying Autonomous Missions using the following:
  • ArduPilot with Pixhawk
  • Mission Planner
  • RFD Tools
  • Cube-Based Autopilot
• Work in Yuma and/or Yuma Proving Grounds Monday through Friday or as required by a contract. Be willing to travel for other contracts to include potential international travel (current passport required).

Desired Qualifications:

• Associates or higher college degree.