Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Chief Pilot

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, coordinate, develop, and analyze UAS and fixed-wing integration initiatives
• Ensure safe margins of operation are maintained in airspace development and auxiliary field projects
• Apply analytical skills and make independent decisions in a highly autonomous role
• Synthesize data for decision-making and maintain high attention to detail
• Collaborate with various team members and departments to ensure smooth operations without constant supervision

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or a related field (UAS preferred)
• 1-3 years of related professional experience
• Commercial UAS Operators Certificate
• Trusted Operator Certification

Benefits

• 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree for yourself
• Discounted tuition rates for spouse and dependent children up to age 26
• Generous time off including 9+ paid holidays and specific seasonal breaks
• Retirement contributions including 6% base salary contribution and 4% matching with no vesting period
• Personal leave (12 days for non-exempt or 18 days for exempt employees in the first year)

About the Company

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world's leading aviation and aerospace university. For nearly 100 years, we have been educating students across residential campuses in Florida and Arizona, as well as through a global network of online programs. Our community is dedicated to advancing innovation in aviation, space, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and next-generation engineering.