Heven AeroTech

Chief UAS Pilot

Sterling, Virginia · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$125k-$190kDetected 30 days ago

Supply ChainLogisticsRF EngineeringSensorsCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Heven AeroTech offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees and their families.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off/sick, and additional protections such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and short- and long-term disability.

Register all drones and collaborate with insurance and the FAA and other regulatory authorities.
Act as the authorized primary pilot and aviation technical advisor, including all associated support equipment (Ground Control Station, hydrogen generation equipment, etc.)
Develop, implement, and manage the training program for drone pilots and ground crew.
Monitor and maintain flight crew records and qualifications in compliance with FAA regulations.
Develop and manage the process for flight plan review 48 hours prior to flight and concise test reports and/or summaries after flight.
Develop and manage all necessary flight and maintenance logbooks across all flight and Ground Support Equipment platforms and teams.
Become intimately familiar with all areas of the product portfolio to include Air Vehicles (operations and maintenance), Ground Control Stations and associated software/user interfaces, and all Ground Support Equipment.
Support the development of sustainment-ready military UAS by providing product feedback to the engineering teams to inform design objectives and improvements
Experience in developing, writing, or maintaining programs and systems.
Ability to organize and maintain registrations, insurance, certifications, and training records.

Ability to travel 50% of the time, CONUS and OCONUS.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
At least five years practical experience with secure radio frequency (RF) or beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and satellite communication (SATCOM)
At least five years' of payload experience with EO/IR cameras, thermal imaging sensors, LiDAR, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and communication relays.
Experience with Group II and/or Group III fixed wing UAS.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Experience deploying and leading UAS teams in hostile threat environments.
Practical experience working with the DoD or law enforcement (federal, state or local) with the deployment of unmanned systems

include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off/sick, and additional protections such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and short- and long-term disability.
FAA licensed with at least a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and a Class II medical certificate.

At Heven AeroTech (Heven), we don't just believe in the power of people-we build our success on it.
As a recognized leader in hydrogen-powered drones, we've earned recognition for creating a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued.
Our culture is anchored in trust and a shared commitment to excellence.
We believe great teams are built on individuals who are humble, hungry, and smart -those who put team success first, take initiative to continuously improve, and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness.
At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact as you grow through hands-on experience and collaboration across the team.
Heven AeroTech
FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: U.S. President of Operations
Role Summary:
The Chief Unmanned System Pilot at Heven AeroTech is responsible for developing and managing the drone program across the United States and among the defense, public safety and commercial sectors.
This role involves overseeing all drone operations, training programs, and compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring safe and effective use of UAVs.
The Chief Pilot will also act as the primary pilot and aviation technical advisor, collaborating with various departments to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

Heven AeroTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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