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Airborne Operator Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR

Plain City, OH · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Maintain lift truck operators license. Skills: * Ability to read and interpret documents such as ... fumes and/or airborne particles, and a noise level that is usually loud. The employee must ...

Mainline Excavator Operator

Springboro, OH

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

Mainline Excavator Operator Summary: Operates various pieces of heavy equipment (excavators, etc ... parts, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibrations. The employee is ...

Mainline Excavator Operator

Springboro, OH · On-site

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

Mainline Excavator Operator Summary: Operates various pieces of heavy equipment (excavators, etc ... parts, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibrations. The employee is ...

Mainline Excavator Operator

Springboro, OH · On-site

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

Mainline Excavator Operator Summary: Operates various pieces of heavy equipment (excavators, etc ... parts, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibrations. The employee is ...

The Utility Operator position, in Canton, Ohio, offers the opportunity to become a vital member of ... The employee occasionally works in wet and/or humid conditions with fumes or airborne particles ...

Heavy Equipment Operator Summary: Operates various pieces of heavy equipment (graders, dozers ... parts, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibrations. The employee is ...

Melt Deck Operator

Bellevue, OH · On-site

$18 - $18.50/hr

Production Melt Deck Operator Cardinal Staffing has a DIRECT HIRE opportunity located in Bellevue ... Heavy industrial setting with exposure to high heat, noise, and airborne particles. * Requires the ...

Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Wapakoneta, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. * The work environment is typically loud due to machinery and production processes. Performance Expectations: * Operating Standards:

2nd Shift Baler Operator

Lewisburg, OH · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and ... Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas ...

Press Brake Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

A Press Brake Operator performs duties necessary to set up and operate press brake equipment to ... Working conditions may consist of loud noise, repetitive motions, airborne particles such as metal ...

2nd Shift Baler Operator

Lewisburg, OH · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and ... Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas ...

Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Wapakoneta, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. * The work environment is typically loud due to machinery and production processes. Performance Expectations: * Operating Standards:

Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Wapakoneta, OH

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. * The work environment is typically loud due to machinery and production processes. Performance Expectations: * Operating Standards:

Scale Operator

Nelsonville, OH · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste ... Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter * Continuously ...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Wapakoneta, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. * The work environment is typically loud due to machinery and production processes. Performance Expectations: * Operating Standards:

Scale Operator

Nelsonville, OH · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste ... Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter * Continuously ...

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Wapakoneta, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. * The work environment is typically loud due to machinery and production processes. Performance Expectations: * Operating Standards:

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Wapakoneta, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. * The work environment is typically loud due to machinery and production processes. Performance Expectations: * Operating Standards:

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How much do airborne operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for airborne operator in Ohio is $18.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.20 and $19.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Airborne Operator vs Drone Pilot?

AspectAirborne OperatorDrone Pilot
CertificationsFAA Part 107 or equivalent, depending on jurisdictionFAA Part 107 or similar remote pilot certification
Work EnvironmentAircraft, helicopters, or fixed-wing planes; often outdoors and in various weather conditionsUnmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); typically remote-controlled, indoors or outdoors
Industry UsageAviation, aerial photography, surveillance, military, and cargoFilmmaking, real estate, inspections, agriculture, and surveying

Both Airborne Operators and Drone Pilots require FAA Part 107 certification and work with aerial technology. However, Airborne Operators typically operate manned aircraft in diverse environments, while Drone Pilots control unmanned drones mainly for commercial or recreational purposes. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in aerial operations.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Airborne Operator jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Airborne Operator job openings:

PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR

Ohio Laser, Inc.

Plain City, OH • On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Job Description – Advanced Set up and operate CNC Press Brake machine.

Duties: 

  • Advanced Set up and operation of CNC Press Brake using programs, tooling and machine parameters.
  • Advanced operation of CNC Press Brake controller.
  • Advanced programming of CAM software on controller.
  • Set and perform “First Piece Article” inspections and document part dimensions per engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Input time, material, quantity produced into ERP software.
  • Understanding of Company quality program.
  • Advanced material bending properties as they relate to forming and/or bending of parts.  
  • Advanced tooling selection required for proper bending techniques to meet specifications.
  • Maintain and clean tool inventory. 
  • Perform and document routine maintenance on machine as directed. 
  • Keep machine and work area clean, neat and orderly.
  • Runs secondary operations on other machines when required or time allows.
  • De- tab and de-burr parts with grinders and sander.
  • Reports any discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
  • Wear safety equipment and follow all safety rules and procedures as required and directed.
  • Other duties maybe required as assigned
  • Aids management in scheduling work load to save time
  • Trains other employees in the requirements of the position
  • Maintain lift truck operators license.


Skills:

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to use and care for precision measuring equipment and tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and other tools and gauges
  • Knowledge of both metric and inch measuring systems.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic math and geometry. 
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
  • Lead a team of 30 associates over 3 shifts
  • Knowledge of manufacturing ERP software, Windows software and CNC software and NC code.
  • Operate a lift truck (license).

Education/Training: 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and five or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Experience: Press Brake Operator

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach over-head with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, and a noise level that is usually loud. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  The employee must be able to hear and speak clearly.