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Old 08-05-2011, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackwing View Post
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has a few pilot positions open.

UAV PILOT I
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Starting pay is in the mid-60s, deployment incentives can boost that up to the $160k range.
Correction to the above:

Starting pay during training (and when stateside between deployments) is about $50k/yr. Deployment pay listed is accurate.

If you can handle the deployments, GA appears to be a great company to work for. First time I've ever made money (per diem, GSA rate) on a job interview.

They're still hiring.
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Old 10-14-2012, 08:18 AM
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Any updates on Insitu?

And anyone have experience in non-FSR jobs with them? Find the company/location interesting. Wouldn't mind being an FSR for a while to get a foot in the door, but not what I want to do long term.

And thoughts on doing this vs. flying for Dynamic/Avenge/etc? Pay, benefits?
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Old 11-13-2012, 03:53 PM
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As far as I know, they were looking at hiring some FSR's a few months back in September, but stuff changes constantly with training spots and manning. I think the company is great compared to other contractors. I've spent time at both GA and Insitu, and I enjoyed my time at Insitu much better. A little better pay and ALOT more time off. The location up in WA/OR is fantastic if you like the outdoors, plenty of stuff to do and see. I would recommend them to anyone. As far as that type of work vs manned ISR. Manned hands down. The pay/bennies are all fairly close to where it really isn't a factor. The uav stuff overall is just plain freaking boring. It used to be fun oh about 4 years ago when the missions were there, but now...not so much. I'd rather fly manned doing circles all day. Thats just my opinion, different strokes for different folks.
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Old 01-06-2013, 09:30 PM
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only job in 30 will be UAV commanders.
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Old 07-26-2013, 10:25 PM
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Sorry to revive an old(ish) thread, but any companies hiring for deployed UAV positions?
BS Aeronautics
PPL 50 hours (plan on getting through CFII within 6 months)
Not tied down, so ready to leave when needed
TS SSBI was initiated for Air Force, but not sure if that can be continued by another company
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