Top 14 Drone operator Jobs in Los Angeles Ca

Test Pilot
Hermeus —Los Angeles, CA
- $135,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Drone Tech / Visual Observer
CineDrones —Los Angeles, CA
- 1 year
- Entry level
Cinema Drone Pilot
CineDrones —Los Angeles, CA
- On call
- Mid-level
- 2 years
FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot | Aurevo Preferred Pilot Network
Aurevo Aerial Media —Los Angeles, CA
- $35 - $100 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Travel
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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Cinema Drone Camera Operator (Inspire 2)
CineDrones —Los Angeles, CA
- Mid-level
- 2 years
Drone Operator
H S G PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANERS INC —Los Angeles, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Communication skills
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Mission Operations Specialist (UAS Pilot)
Odys Aviation —Long Beach, CA
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Python
Media Production Specialist (Fixed Term)
Vast —Long Beach, CA
- $53 - $75 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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FPV Test Pilot
Neros Technologies —Torrance, CA
- $91,000 - $127,500 a year
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Electrical experience
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Field Drone Technician
Mach Industries —Huntington Beach, CA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Production Flight Test Pilot I
FW ACQUISITION INC —Torrance, CA
- $26.50 - $43.00 an hour
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Military
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Crew Chief
Mach Industries —Huntington Beach, CA
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Security Drone Pilot and Editor - FAA License Required
Allied Universal —Wilmington, CA
- $26 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Test Pilot

Hermeus
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$135,000 - $250,000 a year

Benefits

Stock options
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Unlimited paid time off
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Aviation weight and balance calculation
Content creation for technical audiences
Engineering development testing
Test Case Documentation (Quality assurance practices)
Technical documentation
Flight operations
Federal Aviation Regulations
Military aviation experience
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
Senior level
Training
Pilot License
Control systems
Developing technical user guides
Commanding aircraft
Hands-on flight training
Test Planning (Quality assurance practices)

Full Job Description

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

Responsibilities:

Plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse series of demonstrator aircraft
Oversee Quarterhorse’s transition from remotely piloted system to a fully autonomous system to meet program objectives.
Maintain subject matter expertise on Quarterhorse demonstrator aircraft series
Plan and develop ground and flight test procedures, run cards, and reports
Work with Hermeus engineering staff and technical editors to deliver flight manuals and other relevant technical documentation

Minimum Requirements:

Federal Aviation Administration transport pilot rating or military equivalent
Military or civilian flight test experience, or test pilot school graduate

Preferred Skills and Experience

Instructor pilot experience
Knowledge of military or FAA Airworthiness requirements
Strong background in aircraft performance calculations; familiarity with aircraft stability and control systems
Experience writing test plans and test procedures
Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred)
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns. 5-10% baseline and up to 50% during flight test campaigns.

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!

100% employer-paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Unlimited PTO

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

End of Year Bonuses

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.

At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.

Benefits:

Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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