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Aerostar

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States | Tillamook

Test Pilot - Various Aircraft

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VARIOUS

VARIOUS AIRCRAFT

Employment - Permanent

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Minimum requirements

Total time

800 hours

PIC time

50 hours

Type rating

Not required (Training Provided)

Preferred time

Commercial and Instrument Rating (IFR Certified) strongly preferred.
Prior experience supporting UAS, military, or test range operations.
Experience operating in complex or restricted/special use airspace (e.g., W-570).

License req.

PPL

Open to Lic. Holders

FAA

Medical

Class 2

Additional requirements

Strong radio communication skills and ability to coordinate in dynamic test environments.
Familiarity with FAA Part 91 operations and COA requirements for UAS flight operations.
Excellent situational awareness and decision-making under dynamic test conditions.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, based on test schedules.
Must be able to pass a background check and obtain necessary security clearances.

Preferred

Knowledge of airspace coordination and range safety procedures.
Current or former military, contractor, or test pilot experience a plus.

Job description

As the test range support Pilot you will provide critical airborne support for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and balloon operations conducted at the Tillamook UAS Test Range. This role ensures safe integration of manned and unmanned aircraft operations within complex airspace environments. The Pilot will work closely with UAS operators, airspace coordinators, and range safety personnel to maintain situational awareness, visual observation, and deconfliction during all phases of flight operations.

Equal opportunity employer

Aerostar is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Base location

United States | Tillamook

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