Flight Test Pilot III

Job overview

The Flight Test Pilot III role is onsite in Hollywood, MD, supporting Research and Development flight operations. Pay is $96,257–$125,133 per year. The role supports development and advancement of long-endurance unmanned aircraft systems. The pilot plans, conducts, and analyzes flight tests while coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, software, and flight operations teams. The work contributes to safe, compliant testing and the evaluation of UAS capabilities and systems.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute UAS flight test programs
• develop test plans and flight test cards
• assess and mitigate risks
• coordinate test events
• support ground testing and systems integration
• lead flight operations and collect data
• comply with FAA regulations and operational standards
• conduct debriefings
• analyze test data and recommend corrective actions
• maintain standard operating procedures
• support domestic and international operations as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

flight test pilot iii

hollywood md

platform aerospace

research & development

unmanned aircraft systems

uas flight testing

faa part 107

private pilot license

secret clearance

up to 50% travel

$96,257–$125,133/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Supports long-endurance UAS research and development; requires an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, Private Pilot License, ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, and up to 50% domestic and international travel may be required.

About the employer

Platform Aerospace is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.