Uas Pilot

Leidos

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Base: $80k to $90k; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Onsite
Current faa part 107 license
300+ logged uas flight hours
Heavy lift drone operation experience
Leidos is seeking an experienced UAS Pilot for their Pittsburgh, PA location, focusing on research in aerial imaging and environmental data collection related to natural gas emissions. The ideal candidate will have substantial UAS operational experience and a background in environmental fieldwork, contributing to a multi-disciplinary team

Job Summary

  • The role involves piloting UAS to locate and characterize emissions from natural gas infrastructure using aerial surveying techniques.
  • Candidates will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers to produce technological solutions for energy challenges.
  • The position requires onsite work at the NETL campus in Pittsburgh, PA, with up to 50% travel required for field campaigns.

Matching Summary

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Leidos is seeking an experienced UAS Pilot for their Pittsburgh, PA location, focusing on research in aerial imaging and environmental data collection related to natural gas emissions. The ideal candidate will have substantial UAS operational experience and a background in environmental fieldwork, contributing to a multi-disciplinary team.

Salary

Base: $80K to $90K; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Current FAA Part 107 License
  • 300+ logged UAS flight hours
  • Heavy lift drone operation experience
  • LiDAR and sensor payload maintenance
  • Field campaign design and execution
  • Standard operating procedure development

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory
  • Experience training other drone operators
  • Government client interaction experience
  • Meteorological instrument calibration skills
  • Co-authoring technical manuscripts

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years relevant field-based technical experience
  • US Citizenship required
  • FAA Part 107 License mandatory
  • 300+ hours logged flight time

Work Rights

Must be a US Citizen

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