External / Internal Pilot Position

Company Overview

Griffon Aerospace is a trusted aerospace solutions provider based in Madison, Alabama, specializing in the design, development, and operation of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Since 1995, we have delivered over 12,000 unmanned air vehicles to the Department of Defense, allied nations, and commercial customers. We pride ourselves on being a lion-hearted partner, designing, building, and flying the most capable and intelligent aerial systems that give our servicemen an unfair advantage wherever they fly

Position Summary

We are seeking (2) External-Internal Pilot Position. The candidate will work in a rapid development environment where the projects will progress from design, fabrication, assembly, and flight test phases in a short period of time. The successful candidate will be a highly organized self-starter who has direct, hands-on experience assembling, modifying, repairing, and flying aerial targets. The candidate must have strong prototyping experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 (in command) Certification for UAS Pilot.
• FAA Class II medical certificate, or ability to qualify.
• 1 Year of Commercial UAS Piloting Experience
• Piccolo Experience A Must
• Understanding of The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and experience in UAS industry
• Must be able to utilize a variety of computer applications including MS Office, and other on-line cloud storage and data transfer tools.
• Experience with carbon fiber, fiberglass, and resin
• Have hands-on experience with aircraft system assembly processes
• Have experience with common hand tools and power tools
• Must be able to read drawings and shop planning/work instructions
• Must have a safety-oriented attitude on and off-site
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, staff, customers, and industry
• Selected candidates will be required to complete a flight skills assessment using a small multi-rotor trainer aircraft and a fixed-wing aircraft

JOB LOCATION

• Madison, Alabama, United States

POSITION TYPE

• Full-Time/Regular/Hourly

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefits Package

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

• Yes

ABILITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Yes