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General Atomics

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States flagUnited States | Palmdale

Chief Pilot - Various UAV

NTR

VARIOUS

VARIOUS UAV

Employment - Permanent
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Minimum requirements

Total time
2000 hours
PIC time
1500 hours
Turbine
500 hours
Type rating
Not required (Training Provided)
Flight time notes
  • 500 hours Cross Country
  • 100 hours Instrument
  • Previous pilot experience flying General Atomics UAVs.
Preferred time
  • FAA instructor rating (CFI) and (CFII) in manned aircraft.
  • Test pilot school graduate.​​​​​​
License req.
CPL, IR
Open to Lic. Holders
FAA
Medical
Class 2
Covid-19 vaccination
Not specified

Additional requirements

  • Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to a four-year technical degree and ten or more years of progressive experience in ground and flight test operations.
  • Must have a strong aviation background and demonstrate a complete understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
  • Must have excellent organization skills including planning and coordinating work assignments.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on teamwork and verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to effectively interface with all levels of employees, as well as military and civilian customers.
  • Strong knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the position.
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Compensation and benefits

Summary

  • $170,540 - $305,278

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Base location

United States flagUnited States | Palmdale
Base location iconPMD - Palmdale
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Chief Pilot - Various UAV
General Atomics | Government / Defence / Aerospace |United States flagUnited States | Palmdale
VARIOUS VARIOUS UAV