Originally Posted by
MD90PIC
I was reading a previous post about a low time civilian pilot who interviewed and was eventually hired for a UAV operator position. Is there any demand for civ. UAV pilots out there? I'm not interested in doing that type of flying/work, just curious about the hiring. Thanks..
There were some entry-level and low-time civilians hired a few years ago, but now there are so many pilots available you probably need to be an ex-military pilot, have UAV experience, or know somebody involved. Also the USAF is ramping up their UAS pilot program.
But a lot of UAS people are sick of the 'Stan and the HOA...if you don't mind spending years of your life living in a CONEX box in the desert, there might be opportunities.