Drone Pilot & Field Operations Intern

Valkyrie UAS provides cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems and flight services. This SkillBridge internship offers transitioning service members hands-on training and operational flight experience in small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). Interns will assist with flight planning, equipment maintenance, field deployments, and aerial data collection.

ABOUT THE JOB

Prepare, maintain, and inspect sUAS hardware, payloads, and ground support equipment prior to operations.Assist with flight planning, airspace authorization requests, risk assessments, and site surveys.Execute manual and automated flight missions as a remote pilot-in-command (PIC) or visual observer (VO).Process, organize, and analyze sensor and flight telemetry data post-mission.Support ongoing standard operating procedure (SOP) development and safety protocol compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Prepare, maintain, and inspect sUAS hardware, payloads, and ground support equipment before operations.
• Assist with flight planning, airspace authorization requests, risk assessments, and site surveys.
• Execute manual and automated flight missions as a remote pilot-in-command (PIC) or visual observer (VO).
• Process, organize, and analyze sensor and flight telemetry data after missions.
• Support standard operating procedure (SOP) development and compliance with safety protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Active Duty military member eligible for DoD SkillBridge, with command authorization.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate preferred, or willingness to obtain it before the start date.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs of field equipment.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Active Duty military eligible for DoD SkillBridge with command authorization.FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate preferred (or willingness to obtain prior to start date).Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs of field equipment.

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force

BENEFITS✨

• Hands-on training and operational flight experience in small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS).

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https://valkyrie-uas.co/