15 December 2025

The Pendleton UAS Range (PUR) is thrilled to announce its new strategic partnership with Strativ Group, a leading global recruitment firm specializing in aerospace and advanced technologies. Through this partnership, PUR customers can now solicit Strativ’s bespoke recruitment solutions to identify and onboard engineers, pilots, operators, regulatory experts, and specialized professionals who are critical to accelerating test campaigns, development programs, and flight operations.

“We’re thrilled to join forces with the Pendleton UAS Range as their trusted recruitment partner,” said Nick Worpole, Head of Contract Recruitment at Strativ Group. “Pendleton is at the forefront of unmanned aviation innovation, and we’re excited to help their clients unlock the very best in UAS and aerospace talent. Our team at Strativ understands the fast-moving demands of this industry, from advanced engineering to operational support, and we’re committed to delivering the skilled professionals who will power our clients’ next big leap.”

Strativ’s approach complements Pendleton’s “find a way to yes” culture, offering flexible, confidential, and high-quality recruitment services that keep projects moving quickly and efficiently. From candidate screening to long-term workforce planning, the collaboration ensures PUR customers have the skilled teams needed to meet or exceed mission objectives at scale.

“Pendleton’s success has always been rooted in helping our customers move fast and execute with confidence,” said Steve Chrisman, Airport & Economic Development Director for the City of Pendleton. “By partnering with Strativ Group, we’re extending that same philosophy to workforce development, giving our customers direct access to an elite recruitment network built specifically for the pace and precision of UAS and aerospace operations.”

This partnership reinforces Pendleton’s commitment to providing the most turnkey testing and development range in the United States, one that not only delivers an exceptional amount of airspace and infrastructure but also the specialized human capital needed to drive innovation forward.

About Strativ Group

Strativ Group is a global talent partner specializing in engineering, manufacturing, and technology sectors. With deep expertise in aerospace and unmanned systems recruitment, Strativ delivers bespoke, high-quality solutions designed to meet the most complex technical and operational challenges. From engineers and technicians to regulatory and program management professionals, Strativ helps organizations build the teams that power innovation. 

About Pendleton UAS Range

Pendleton UAS Range (PUR), owned and operated by the City of Pendleton, is America’s most turnkey UAS range for fast, safe, and affordable UAS operations. PUR covers 14,000 sq. mi. of FAAapproved airspace in northeast Oregon with operations approved to 15,000 ft. MSL in over 50 diverse climates and terrains. Purpose-built infrastructure and facilities include state-of-the-art hangars, 16 UAS test pads with water, power, and 10 Gbps fiber, a UAS-friendly air traffic control tower, three mobile command centers, an on-site machine shop, and a 160-acre UAS industrial park with shovel-ready ground. Led by an experienced team that takes the tedium out of testing, PUR is on a mission to fuel UAS innovation, stimulate economic growth, and attract investment to the State of Oregon.