Top 49 Drone operators Jobs in Texas

Standardization Pilot (R4736)
SHIELD AI —Dallas, TX
- $130,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Training & development
V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator
SHIELD AI —Dallas, TX
- $56,000 - $168,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Dental insurance
sUAS Flight Operator (FTC)
Wing —Dallas, TX
- $115,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- English
- Mid-level
Drone Pilot
Aerones —Denton, TX
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Travel reimbursement
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Flight Monitor, Amazon - Prime Air
Amazon.com Services LLC —Dallas, TX
- $35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) matching
Drone Systems Specialist – Freelance AI Trainer Project
Meridial —Austin, TX
- $6 - $65 an hour
- Senior level
Vendor/Affiliate Opportunities - Drone Property Inspector -
Bees360, INC. —Texas
- $25 - $100 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Drone Pilot
Aerones Engineering —Denton, TX
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Travel reimbursement
Drone Pilot
Quanta Services —Midland, TX
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Drone Pilot
Northstar Energy Services —Midland, TX
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
UAS Flight Test Technician
Hylio, Inc. —Richmond, TX
- $16 - $20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Flight Operator
Skyways —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Commercial
Remote Pilots
TRUMBULL UNMANNED —Houston, TX
- Extended hours
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Assembly
Geomatics Field Engineer - Drone Pilot
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
Telecom Drone Pilot (UAS)
VantageCore —Houston, TX
- $1,500 - $2,500 a week
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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Jr. Drone Pilot (Jr. Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot) - DFW Region
Arch Aerial LLC —Plano, TX
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- Office
- Construction experience
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Drone Pilot
Kiewit Corporation —Abilene, TX
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
3D Camera / Drone operator No Experience
3D Casas —Dallas, TX
- $23 - $25 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- No experience needed
- Travel
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Drone Pilot Site Survey Engineer
Good Faith Energy, LLC —Farmers Branch, TX
- Full-time
- System design
- Mid-level
- Office
Drone & Field Operations Specialist
SKIPPER NDT CORP —Houston, TX
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
- Data analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Standardization Pilot (R4736)

SHIELD AI -
Dallas, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$130,000 - $200,000 a year

Qualifications

Safety regulations
Military operations
Flight operations
Safety standard operating procedures
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

Are you a motivated, energetic, and ambitious elite former military pilot looking to work on the cutting edge of military aviation? Are you interested in helping to build the world's best AI pilot? Are you looking to work for a company that has purpose and compelling vision?

We are currently seeking a Standardization Pilot to join our team to define best practices for flight operations. You must be highly organized, extremely collaborative and an excellent influencer. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Training, Support, Deployed Operations, and Leadership Teams. You must be team player with an extremely high bar.

What you'll do:

Execute V-BAT flight operations in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in V-BAT system operations, contributing to standardization efforts across teams
Assist in the development, validation, and continuous improvement of SOPs, checklists, and training materials
Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures with strict adherence to safety and quality standards
Support training and evaluation of pilots to ensure consistency in operational execution
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and training teams to identify gaps and drive process improvements
Participate in test events, demonstrations, and customer-facing operations as required
Maintain accurate flight logs, reports, and documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards
Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and other applicable governing bodies

Required qualifications:

Current or prior UAS pilot experience (Group 3–5 preferred) or equivalent military aviation experience
Strong understanding of aviation principles, flight safety, and mission planning
Experience operating in standardized or highly procedural environments
Ability to follow and enforce strict operational protocols
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to travel and support field operations as needed

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with V-BAT or similar platforms
Military background in aviation (e.g., UAV operator, pilot, or aircrew)
Instructor pilot or evaluator experience
Familiarity with FAA Part 107 and/or COA operations
Experience in test, evaluation, or operational standardization roles

$130,000 - $200,000 a year

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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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