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04-06-2009, 07:20 AM

#51

tracemyers

New Hire

Joined APC: Apr 2009

Posts: 1

breaking in to uav flight

How difficult is it to break into the uav world. I am a commercial pilot, instructor, former military aircrew and held ts/sci clearance?

08-05-2009, 06:52 PM

#52

sukhoikid

On Reserve

Joined APC: Aug 2009

Posts: 18

I am def looking for a UAV Pilot job. I have been flying Radio Control aircraft for 14 years now and been flying Giant Scale aircraft for about 6 years now. Would be something great for me to do.

08-07-2009, 10:34 PM

#53

UPTme

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Joined APC: Jan 2007

Posts: 406

Have any of the initial Pred cadre gotten out and cashed in on the civ side of UAVs?

(thumbs down icon was a mistake above)

08-14-2009, 08:02 AM

#54

osyruss

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Joined APC: Aug 2009

Position: CRJ FO

Posts: 2

Jumper:

Do you know of any companies hiring UAV operators right now or that you would recommend? I was recently furloughed and am looking to get into this industry. Thanks

Osyruss

01-08-2010, 04:37 PM

#55

100LL

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jan 2007

Posts: 217

I have a question about health standards for these UAV operations. As long as you can posess an FAA medical is that all you need? I was reading something about having military health standards if you are to be deployed overseas for a different company. I wonder if that standard applies to anyone depolying overseas as a civilian contractor. Any ideas?

01-23-2010, 07:33 PM

#56

2xAGM114

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Joined APC: Oct 2009

Position: KC-135

Posts: 101

Quote:

Originally Posted by UPTme

Have any of the initial Pred cadre gotten out and cashed in on the civ side of UAVs?

A few. Most get hired as sim instructors for the contractor who teaches baby Pred students in the academic phase.

01-25-2010, 07:37 AM

#57

exerauflyboy5

On a beach with no ocean

Joined APC: Aug 2006

Position: Unmanned

Posts: 166

hhm

Large scale RC experience doesnt matter alot to the powers that be when they hire pred/skywar inital pilots. 300hrs, CSEL (or CMEL), and a four year degree will get you past the screening. Prior military increases your chances, and i have yet to met any former mq-1/9 AF guys/gals at my company.

Besides its all going auto takeoff and landing soon!!!