Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) that specializes in Logistics, Warehouse Services, Distance Learning/Training, Enterprise Solutions, Financial Management Support, Program Management, Intelligence Analysis and Threat Assessment, and Data Analytics/Operations Research. Since 1998, our solutions and services have helped our clients improve performance, drive cost and operational effectives, and map technology needs for tomorrow's requirements.
Job Requisition: E-UAS Pilot/Technician
Location: Washington, DC, and Maryland
Work Arrangement: Onsite / event-based; approximately 80% travel; potential 24/7 operational coverage
Salary Range: Please provide your salary requirement
Clearance: Top Secret
Certificate: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Start date: October 2026
Program Overview
The CUSTOMER requires enhanced situational awareness and rapid response capabilities during protection events nationwide. The program provides Enhanced-Unmanned Aerial Systems (E-UAS) for persistent aerial ISR overwatch and rapid-response drone capability, and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) for detection, tracking, and mitigation of unauthorized drone activity. Contractor personnel operate and sustain government-furnished E-UAS/C-UAS systems from CUSTOMER facilities and at protective sites, integrating operations with CUSTOMER command-and-control systems (including VIDTERRA and TAK). The number and type of systems and the level of contractor support for each event are determined by CUSTOMER based on the size of the protective site, event duration, protectee itineraries, and advance timeframe.
Position Summary
The E-UAS Pilot/Technician deploys, operates, and recovers government-furnished UAS ISR and rapid-response platforms in support of CUSTOMER protection events, providing persistent aerial overwatch and real-time video, imagery, and sensor data to CUSTOMER operations centers. The Pilot maintains readiness for immediate launch, coordinates with CUSTOMER operational stakeholders, and ensures all flight activities comply with FAA Part 107, federal requirements, CUSTOMER directives, and safety standards. This is a full-time, event-based role requiring nationwide and international travel and the ability to support 24/7 operational coverage.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy, operate, and recover government-furnished UAS ISR platforms for continuous aerial surveillance of designated protection zones.
- Operate mobile rapid-response UAS platforms equipped with high-resolution EO/IR cameras, thermal imaging, and communications-relay payloads; maintain readiness for immediate launch (within 3 minutes of CUSTOMER request).
- Provide real-time video, imagery, sensor data, and operational updates to CUSTOMER operations centers and designated stakeholders.
- Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures to ensure safe, compliant, and effective operations in accordance with FAA Part 107 and CUSTOMER directives.
- Must maintain current FAA Part 107 certification.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time, work in adverse weather, climb ladders, work on rooftops, and lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Support integration of UAS data feeds with CUSTOMER command-and-control infrastructure, including live video distribution via VIDTERRA and TAK.
- Conduct interoperability testing with CUSTOMER IT staff prior to each event to validate connectivity, video distribution, and system integration.
- Participate in protective advance planning meetings, pre-event briefings, and post-event debriefings with CUSTOMER stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate documentation of flight operations, incident logs, daily operational reports, and after-action inputs; keep FAA Part 107 an platform-specific certification/training records available for CUSTOMER inspection.
- Complete government-provided CUSTOMER Basic Operator Course, EUAS Policy course, and platform-specific certifications as required.
- Adhere to all CUSTOMER security protocols, information-handling requirements, and federal cybersecurity standards.
- When not deployed on active missions, work from the National Capital Region (NCR) facility to service, maintain, and store equipment and complete required CUSTOMER training.
- Support variable schedules and nationwide travel, including nights, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and 24/7 event coverage as required.
Required Qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen.
High school diploma or equivalent.