Heavy-Lift Drone Test Pilot — Flexible Part-Time

JDK Drones; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Outdoor work

Hands-on with cutting-edge drones

Job summary

JDK Drones is seeking an experienced Drone Test Pilot to support testing and evaluation of our drone systems. The role involves flying heavy-lift drones (>10 lbs MTOW), conducting performance tests, and providing feedback to improve safety and reliability in a safe, controlled environment.

You will push systems to the limit, detect anomalies, and collaborate with engineering to translate findings into improvements. Outdoor work with varied weather and prolonged flight operations is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience flying heavy-lift drones (>10 lbs MTOW).
• Ability to operate outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must pass background screen and be eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Conduct flight tests of prototype and production drone systems.
• Push drones to operational limits while maintaining strict safety standards.
• Detect, document, and report abnormalities or performance issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to provide testing feedback.
• Maintain situational awareness and focus during extended flight operations.
• Safely handle equipment setup, transport, and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Heavy-lift drone operation

Hardware tinkering

Safety-minded

Job description

JDK Drones is seeking an experienced Drone Test Pilot to support testing and evaluation of our drone systems. The role involves flying heavy-lift drones (>10 lbs MTOW), conducting performance tests, and providing feedback to improve safety and reliability in a safe, controlled environment.

You will push systems to the limit, detect anomalies, and collaborate with engineering to translate findings into improvements. Outdoor work with varied weather and prolonged flight operations is expected.