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UAS/Drone Pilot (Chief)
Quadrant, Inc.
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Sterling, Virginia, United States
Location
Sterling, Virginia
Posted
May 08, 2026
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Job Description
Chief UAS Pilot
Sterling, VA
Salary From: $150,000 per year
MUST:
Experienced Chief UAS Pilot
5+ years practical experience with secure radio frequency (RF) or beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and satellite communication (SATCOM)
5+ years of payload experience with EO/IR cameras, thermal imaging sensors, LiDAR, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and communication relays.
A minimum of 1200 hours of total flight time on a multi-rotor system as the PIC with at least 40 take-offs and landings within the previous 90 days.
Experience with Group II and/or Group III fixed wing UAS.
Experience in developing, writing, or maintaining programs and systems.
Ability to organize and maintain registrations, insurance, certifications, and training records.
Experience in training delivery and development.
DUTIES:
Oversee States Dron...
Sterling, VA
Salary From: $150,000 per year
MUST:
Experienced Chief UAS Pilot
5+ years practical experience with secure radio frequency (RF) or beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and satellite communication (SATCOM)
5+ years of payload experience with EO/IR cameras, thermal imaging sensors, LiDAR, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and communication relays.
A minimum of 1200 hours of total flight time on a multi-rotor system as the PIC with at least 40 take-offs and landings within the previous 90 days.
Experience with Group II and/or Group III fixed wing UAS.
Experience in developing, writing, or maintaining programs and systems.
Ability to organize and maintain registrations, insurance, certifications, and training records.
Experience in training delivery and development.
DUTIES:
Oversee States Dron...