DARPA Lift Challenge team hiring Part 107 RPIC — phased engagement, $1,000 Phase 1 flat fee

DARPA Lift Challenge team hiring Part 107 RPIC — phased engagement, $1,000 Phase 1 flat fee

  • Posted 5 days ago
  • Dayton, Ohio

Job description

Hiring: FAA Part 107 RPIC for DARPA Lift Challenge 2026Our team is applying to the DARPA Lift Challenge — a public competition to design a VTOL unmanned aircraft with an exceptional payload-to-weight ratio. We need a designated Remote Pilot in Command to be listed on our application.Phased engagement:
  • Phase 1 (application listing): $1,000 flat. Remote, low time commitment, exclusivity required.
  • Phase 2 (test flights): day rate, team-activated with notice.
  • Phase 3 (competition, Summer 2026): day rate + completion bonus on qualifying score.
Looking for:
  • Current FAA Part 107 certificate
  • U.S. person (citizen or lawful permanent resident)
  • Not currently listed as RPIC on another Lift Challenge team
  • Bonus: heavy-lift, VTOL, test pilot, or experimental/44807 experience
DARPA is obtaining the 44807 exemption on behalf of all selected teams, so no independent FAA paperwork burden falls on the pilot.If this sounds like you — or someone in your network — DM me with your Part 107 number, a brief flight background, and day-rate expectations for Phase 2 and 3. Full retainer terms available on request.

Location

 1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH 45433, USA
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