Top 44 Full time drone pilot Jobs in California

Test Pilot
Joby Aviation —Marina, CA
- $187,400 - $250,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Bachelor of Science
- English
- 3 years
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
UAV Operator, Bolt
Anduril Industries —Costa Mesa, CA
- $113,000 - $155,000 a year
- Email
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 3 years
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Air Operations Specialist
HavocAI —San Diego, CA
- $130,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Software troubleshooting
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Dental insurance
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Remote Pilot in Command
Beeline UAS —Mountain View, CA
- From $39 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Military
- Writing skills
- Retirement plan
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Videographer & Editor
Gensler —Los Angeles, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Office
- Military encouraged
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
5d
UAS Operations Specialist
Quantum-Systems, Inc. —Moorpark, CA
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Military
- Mid-level
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Infrared Aerial Systems Inspector (Full Time) - H
JetPro Pilots —Central, CA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
Mission Operations Specialist (UAS Pilot)
Odys Aviation —Long Beach, CA
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Python
Pilot
Poseidon Aerospace —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Mechanical knowledge
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Sr. Video Producer, Industrial Energy Products
Tesla —Palo Alto, CA
- $80,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
UAS Maintenance Program Manager - H
JetPro Pilots —Central, CA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Video Editor
Joby Aviation —Santa Cruz, CA
- $104,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Field Drone Technician
Mach Industries —Huntington Beach, CA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
- Retirement plan
Test Sensor Operator
General Atomics —Adelanto, CA
- $81,080 - $141,650 a year
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Relocation assistance
Brand Editor & Videographer
Outerknown —Carlsbad, CA
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Team management
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Test Pilot
General Atomics —Palmdale, CA
- $140,940 - $252,293 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Relocation assistance
UAS Test Pilot
Redwire Defense Tech —San Luis Obispo, CA
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Military
- Health savings account
- Employee stock purchase plan
9d
Staff Technician, Unmanned Systems Test Operator (R5214)
SHIELD AI —San Diego, CA
- $34 - $51 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Electrical experience
- Senior level
Flight Test Operator, Half Moon Bay
Zipline —Half Moon Bay, CA
- $37 - $45 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Travel
- Linux
- Senior level
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6d
Fleet Commander / RPIC
Zipline —South San Francisco, CA
- $39.50 - $48.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Telemetry
Quick Apply
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Test Pilot

Joby Aviation -
Marina, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$187,400 - $250,000 a year

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Disability insurance
Health insurance
RSU
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

English
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

Full Job Description

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven test pilot to join our flight test team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes planning and flight testing experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft and supporting all certification flight test related activities. Formal test pilot training and/or experience is essential, as is flexibility in outlook to adapt core flight test principles to a radically new aviation environment. VSTOL, DER or AR qualification is desired.

Responsibilities

Perform flight test activities including test planning, test execution as pilot (both remote UAV and inhabited flight test), chase pilot, flight debriefs, and post-flight analysis and reporting
Perform simulator testing, development, Failure Modes and Effects Testing, and other purposes
Contribute to flight readiness reviews, test safety reviews, and other flight test admin activities
Perform flight test engineering duties, including test card preparation, test direction, and other control room responsibilities
Perform miscellaneous engineering duties as tasked
Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures
Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Expected to work safely by established operating procedures and practices
Other duties as assigned or required

Required

Long course graduate of recognized test pilot school or, exceptionally, equivalent on-the-job training
At least 3 years additional flight test experience post training, with at least 50 hours experimental or certification flight test experience as test pilot
Bachelor's of Science degree or equivalent experience and training
Fixed Wing and / or Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate
A minimum of 1,000 hours pilot in command flight time
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
Read and speak English proficiently

Desired

Both fixed wing and rotary wing flight test experience, with principal experience in fixed wing
AV-8 or F-35B experience and/or V-22 experience
FAA certification flight test experience
Flight instructional experience
Test pilot school instructional experience
Experience with all-electric aircraft
Flight test DER or AR

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $187,400 - $250,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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full time drone pilot jobs in california

Test Pilot

UAV Operator, Bolt

Air Operations Specialist

Remote Pilot in Command

Videographer & Editor

UAS Operations Specialist

Infrared Aerial Systems Inspector (Full Time) - H

Mission Operations Specialist (UAS Pilot)

Pilot

Sr. Video Producer, Industrial Energy Products

UAS Maintenance Program Manager - H

Video Editor

Field Drone Technician

Test Sensor Operator

Brand Editor & Videographer

Test Pilot

UAS Test Pilot

Staff Technician, Unmanned Systems Test Operator (R5214)

Flight Test Operator, Half Moon Bay

Fleet Commander / RPIC

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