Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operator

Job overview

The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operator role is onsite in Winchester, VA. Compensation is $42–$51 as stated in the posting; the pay period is not specified. Heven AeroTech develops hydrogen-powered drones, and this role supports its Flight Operations team. The operator conducts approved UAS flights, demonstrations, customer training, and field support while maintaining system readiness and records. Operator observations and feedback help engineering teams test, improve, and sustain the aircraft and related systems.

What you'll do

• Operate air vehicles, ground control systems, ground support equipment, payloads, radios, and associated equipment during demonstrations and test flights
• execute approved flight plans, test cards, ground procedures, checklists, and profiles for Group 2+ UAS
• provide operator notes, flight logs, configuration records, and observations
• support approved payload, radio, harness, and electromechanical integrations under engineering direction
• provide product feedback
• develop customer use cases
• maintain system readiness and configuration records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

uas operator

unmanned aerial systems

hydrogen-powered drones

flight operations

flight testing

group 2+ uas

dod secret clearance

faa class 2 medical

winchester va

heven aerotech

$42–$51 (period unspecified)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement plans
• paid time off and sick leave
• critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and short- and long-term disability.

Why this role

Requires at least four years of military or commercial UAS operations experience in a deployed or testing environment, an active DOD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain, and an active Class 2 FAA Medical Certification or ability to obtain. CONUS and occasional OCONUS travel may be required.

About the employer

Heven AeroTech is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing. Sector: 33.