FPV Drone Pilot and Instructor — Field Training Expert

Oak Grove Technologies LLC; Hoffman (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak Grove Technologies, LLC seeks a First-Person View (FPV) drone pilot and instructor to support field operations and training across diverse environments. You’ll operate Group 1 and Group 2 UAS platforms for data collection, testing, training, and mission support. This role requires onsite presence and may be based in multiple U.S.

locations. Responsibilities include planning, briefing, executing FPV UAS missions, risk assessments, sensor integration, and mentoring government personnel.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years hands-on experience operating Group 1-2 UAS platforms.
• Experience delivering training to professional or government audiences.
• Ability to travel and stay on assignment 3–6 months.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in field environments.
• Preference for FAA Part 107 certification and military UAS background.

Responsibilities

• Plan, brief, and execute FPV UAS missions on Group 1-2 platforms in accordance with SOPs, airspace rules, and customer objectives.
• Conduct pre-/post-flight inspections, mission planning, risk assessments, and debriefs; maintain flight and maintenance logs.
• Configure payloads and mission profiles; integrate sensors (EO/IR, RGB, multispectral) and verify data quality.
• Troubleshoot in the field (communications links, GNSS, firmware, GCS, power systems) and perform minor maintenance and repairs.
• Train and mentor U.S. military units, U.S. government agencies, and partner forces on Group 1-2 UAS operations, safety, and maintenance; develop lesson plans, conduct classroom/field instruction, evaluate proficiency.

Skills

FPV piloting

Training delivery

Mission planning

Situational awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Travel availability

Tools

GCS software

ArduPilot/ArduCopter

PX4

QGroundControl

Mission Planner

Job description

Oak Grove Technologies, LLC seeks a First-Person View (FPV) drone pilot and instructor to support field operations and training across diverse environments. You’ll operate Group 1 and Group 2 UAS platforms for data collection, testing, training, and mission support. This role requires onsite presence and may be based in multiple U.S.

locations. Responsibilities include planning, briefing, executing FPV UAS missions, risk assessments, sensor integration, and mentoring government personnel.