UAV Pilot & Field Ops Specialist

Skyeton Inc; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical insurance

Innovative projects

Career opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

Skyeton, Inc is seeking a highly skilled UAS Air Vehicle Operator / Field Service Representative to fly Group 2 and 3 UAVs for ISR and testing. You will serve as the on-site technical expert, handling maintenance, payload integration, and logistical support for customers and deployment teams.

Responsibilities include mission planning, payload operation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Travel up to 50–75% to remote or austere locations is required, with a focus on field readiness and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of documented PIC experience flying Group 2/3 UAS.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is required.
• Military UAS qualification (e.g., Army 15C/15E/15W) or DoD Level 2/3 Operator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-, in-, and post-flight checklists.
• Safely fly and recover Group 2/3 UAVs in diverse conditions.
• Plan missions by reviewing taskings, weather, and intel reports.
• Operate payloads, EO/IR, and comms equipment.
• Adhere to FAA regulations and DoD flight standards.
• Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft, GCS, and LRE on site.
• Provide on-site training and demonstrations to users.
• Coordinate with customers and mission teams for deployment.

Skills

PIC Experience

FAA Part 107

Military UAS

UAV maintenance

Deployment readiness

Tools

Pixhawk autopilot

Piccolo autopilot

Ground Control Station

Job description

Skyeton, Inc is seeking a highly skilled UAS Air Vehicle Operator / Field Service Representative to fly Group 2 and 3 UAVs for ISR and testing. You will serve as the on-site technical expert, handling maintenance, payload integration, and logistical support for customers and deployment teams.

Responsibilities include mission planning, payload operation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Travel up to 50–75% to remote or austere locations is required, with a focus on field readiness and