FPV & Autonomous UAS Pilot — Field Ops & Training Lead

Oak Grove Technologies; Hoffman (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel expenses covered

Benefits package including health insurance

Job summary

Oak Grove Technologies is seeking a First-Person View (FPV) and autonomous drone pilot to support field operations across diverse environments. This position requires operation of Group 1 and Group 2 UAS platforms with responsibilities including mission planning, flight inspections, and training military units.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to frequently travel for assignments lasting 3-6 months.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years hands-on experience operating Group 1–2 UAS platforms.
• Ability to travel frequently and remain on assignment for 3–6 months.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, brief, and execute FPV and autonomous UAS missions.
• Conduct pre- and post-flight inspections and mission planning.
• Train and mentor military and government units on UAS operations.

Skills

FPV stick skills

GCS software proficiency

Training delivery experience

Situational awareness

Teamwork skills

Tools

ArduPilot

PX4

QGroundControl

Mission Planner

Job description

Oak Grove Technologies is seeking a First-Person View (FPV) and autonomous drone pilot to support field operations across diverse environments. This position requires operation of Group 1 and Group 2 UAS platforms with responsibilities including mission planning, flight inspections, and training military units.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to frequently travel for assignments lasting 3-6 months.