Global UAS SAR Pilot — Deploy Within 24 Hours

XTEND

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Job summary

XTEND is seeking an experienced UAS pilot and search-and-rescue professional to join our Flight Operations team and help build a global emergency-response capability powered by XTEND technology.

Based in Tampa, you will spend time operating alongside customers and partners, conducting demonstrations, training operators, and supporting field operations as disasters unfold. You may deploy anywhere in the world within 24 hours.

Qualifications

  • Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
  • Extensive UAS/drone piloting experience in real-world deployments.
  • Experience in search and rescue or disaster response.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally 50–75%.
  • Ability to deploy globally within 24 hours when activated.
  • Ability to work within incident command structures.
  • Strong communication and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Operate alongside customers and partners; conduct demonstrations.
  • Train operators and support field operations.
  • Help organizations understand XTEND technology's mission impact.
  • When deployed, execute missions globally within 24 hours.

Skills

FAA Part 107
Global deployment readiness
Emergency response experience
Disaster operations
Travel 50-75%
Field operations teamwork
Communication under pressure
Safety leadership
Independent work
Problem solving

Job description

XTEND is seeking an experienced UAS pilot and search-and-rescue professional to join our Flight Operations team and help build a global emergency-response capability powered by XTEND technology.

Based in Tampa, you will spend time operating alongside customers and partners, conducting demonstrations, training operators, and supporting field operations as disasters unfold. You may deploy anywhere in the world within 24 hours.

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