FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required; demonstrated experience with BVLOS waivers, COA applications, or international UAS regulatory frameworks is strongly preferred; Experience operating ArduPilot-based autopilot systems, including mission scripting, failsafe configuration, and GCS software (Mission Planner, QGroundControl); Practical fixed-wing airframe flight experience, including manual RC aircraft proficiency and understanding of in-flight anomaly recognition; Familiarity with RF link monitoring, C2 spectrum compliance, and antenna management for long-range UAV operations; Experience with atmospheric sensing, meteorology, or operational weather forecasting is a strong plus; Experience supporting field campaigns or flight tests in remote or international environments is highly valued; Strong documentation habits: flight logs, incident reports, SOPs, and post-mission summaries suitable for regulatory review and program scaling; Genuine passion for operating novel aerial platforms in service of real-world scientific or environmental missions, with comfort working at the intersection of field operations, engineering, and regulatory compliance. Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE's "Change the World" list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies and has been twice named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies.