Senior UAS Training & Standardization Specialist

The role

This role serves as a senior pilot for operational procedures, flight area oversight, and technical integration. The person will maintain UAS proficiency, conduct audits, and support engineering flight tests.

What you will do

• Maintain proficiency with emerging UAS technologies and regulatory changes
• Hold and maintain all required certifications
• Adhere to FAA regulations and guidelines
• Support demonstrations, field missions, customer operations, and equipment testing
• Assist with flight planning, risk assessments, and maintaining flight logs
• Perform routine maintenance and software updates on UAS platforms
• Serve as a senior pilot authority for operational standards and safety compliance
• Conduct periodic audits of flight areas
• Develop and standardize operational documentation and mission procedures
• Act as pilot subject matter expert for engineering

Required qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of directly related experience
• Deep understanding and proficiency Defense related UAS products
• Strong attention to detail with strict adherence to operational and safety protocols
• Experience in conducting demonstrations, field operations, Initial qualification training and evaluations, curriculum development, and equipment testing
• Knowledge of UAS technology, airspace regulations, and industry best practices
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills in UAS operations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment

Nice to have

• Military Experience
• FAA Part 107 SUAS Remote Pilot
• FAA Part 61 Pilot
• 5+ years of directly related experience
• Secret Clearance (or eligible)

About the company

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) is an aerospace company specializing in long-endurance unmanned aerial platforms for a wide variety of industries.