UAS Pilot I-II

Job Title

UAS Pilot I-II

Agency

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Department

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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Description:

The Pilot, under general supervision, conducts general flight and pre-flight duties to accomplish the center’s testing and development plans, and to provide flight services to support data collection for Unmanned Aircraft Systems emerging technologies.
 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct all flight planning and pre-flight activities required to analyze, understand, and execute flight missions in accordance with the prescribed task and purpose of the mission.

• Complete all forms and records prior to flight missions, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Perform pre-flight inspection at least one hour prior to scheduled mission, including but not limited to checking existing and forecasted weather conditions for the flight, checking weight and balance for any included payloads, and determines aircraft performance based on anticipated aircraft and environmental conditions to ensure the necessary margin of safety.

• Maintain aircraft logbook and maintenance records.

• Document items necessary for billing of services and for maintaining a continuing record of aircraft historical data at the conclusion of each flight.

• Record and report any aircraft maintenance and/or aircraft, ground control station, and hand controller mechanical discrepancies for future maintenance action.

• Maintain physical security of all aircraft, computers, ground control stations, and organizational property required to conduct flight operations.

• Inspect, clean, and prepare aircraft at conclusion of each flight.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• One (1) year of relevant experience.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or prior airline, commercial, or military pilot experience.

• Holds and maintains a current Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot certificate.

• Documented minimum of 200 hours commercial or business-related remote pilot flight time, of which 50 hours must be pilot-in-command.

SALARY:

Approx. $55,000- $60,000 annually

• ($4,583- $5,000 monthly)

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical

  • $0 – $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.