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Position InformationPosition Information (Default Section)Job TitleChief Pilot - Unmanned Aerial SystemsLocationNational Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE)Job Number05511DepartmentUnmanned Aerial SystemsJob CategoryProfessionalJob TypeFull-TimeStatusRegularJob Open Date07/16/2026Resume Review Date08/04/2026Closing Date08/03/2026Open Until FilledNoPosition SummaryThe Chief Pilot position exists to manage and execute the vision of the National UAS Training and Certification Center, with a focus on Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), electric Vertical-Take-Off-and-Landing (eVTOL), traditional aircraft flight operations, as well as client and partner collaborations and support. The Chief Pilot leads a team of technical experts and UAS and traditional aircraft crew members to conduct training and education, applied research and development, services, crew currency and compliance, and other operational tasks for internal and external stakeholders. The position supports revenue generation goals working with other senior personnel in the UAS department.The potential minimum compensation for this position begins at $59,661.00 and is commensurate with education and experience.Why work for Sinclair College?The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programsSupport for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges.OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually14 days of annually observed company holidaysExpansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution availableHigh quality programs for work-life balance*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.Principal AccountabilitiesOrganize and execute UAS, AAM Conventional-Take-Off-and-Landing (CTOL) and Vertical-Take-Off-and-Landing (VTOL), and traditional aircraft flight operations, lab activities, and customer and partner engagements leading a team of technical experts and UAS, AAM CTOL and VTOL, and traditional aircraft crew membersAdvance revenue generation opportunities including meetings with current or potential clients and support of proposal developmentSupport public awareness of UAS and AAM and advance the Sinclair brand nationally and internationally through demonstrations, speaking engagements, and other outreach activitiesManage condition and readiness of UAS facilities, equipment, vehicles, crew qualifications/currency, and training and other resources including those associated with AAM CTOL and VTOL and traditional aircraft to ensure ability to support standard and potential emergency aircraft operations and client supportPerform other duties assigned by the Chief Research Officer or Deputy Director for Unmanned Aerial SystemsRequirementsMinimum of a bachelor's degree in related topic required; master's degree in a related topic preferredMinimum of 5 years of related aviation, UAS, or AAM industry work experience requiredBackground in aviation with traditional aircraft, AAM, and UAS related experience requiredCurrent Remote Pilot Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requiredCurrent Private Pilot Certificate issued by the FAA requiredCurrent Commercial Pilot Certificate issued by the FAA requiredCurrent Instrument Rating issued by the FAA requiredCurrent Certified Flight Instructor and Flight Instructor - Instrument Ratings issued by the FAA requiredCurrent or ability to obtain an FAA Second Class Medical requiredProven prior strategic planning and project management experience preferredStrong personnel management, team building, team interaction and conflict resolution skills requiredStrong organizational and analytical skills requiredAbility to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external customers and partners requiredStrong PC skills, including standard office tools and industry specific software packages requiredUAS operational flight experience on a variety of small UAS requiredCertification through UAS, AAM, or traditional aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized training program is preferredTraditional aircraft fixed-wing flight experience requiredTraditional aircraft helicopter flight experience preferredFamiliarity with and ability to instruct using UAS and AAM simulators preferredFamiliarity with and ability to instruct using traditional aircraft simulators and flight training devices preferredAbility to create and use appropriate tools to manage people and tasks requiredExperience in building an internal/external team to execute tactical operations and advance strategic and business strategies requiredExcellent oral and written communication and listening skills, including experience in preparing and delivering proposals, reports and presentations requiredDemonstrated experience developing, packaging, and delivering educational/training content preferredAbility to read, research, and comprehend technical and regulatory documents requiredDemonstrated experience managing a wide variety of technical and operational projects requiredProven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships requiredU.S. Citizenship preferredU.S. Passport preferred