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The Scoular Company

Associate Elevator Operator

Windsor, VA · On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

Scoular is seeking motivated grain elevator operators to join our team and contribute to our ... Must be able to work in environments with dust and airborne particles, including grain dust * Wear ...

Scoular

Associate Elevator Operator

Windsor, VA

$15 - $19.25/hr

Scoular is seeking motivated grain elevator operators to join our team and contribute to our ... Must be able to work in environments with dust and airborne particles, including grain dust * Wear ...

Cadre

Technical SIGINT Operator

Mclean, VA

Key Role: Serve as a technical SIGINT operator delivering direct, mission-critical collection ... S. military • Knowledgeable in ground or airborne SIGINT collection operations, to include RF ...

Cadre

Technical SIGINT Operator

Tysons, VA · On-site

Key Role: Serve as a technical SIGINT operator delivering direct, mission-critical collection ... S. military • Knowledgeable in ground or airborne SIGINT collection operations, to include RF ...

Cadre

Technical SIGINT Operator

Mclean, VA · On-site

Key Role: Serve as a technical SIGINT operator delivering direct, mission-critical collection ... Knowledgeable in ground or airborne SIGINT collection operations, to include RF fundamentals ...

Clark Construction Group, LLC

Operator

Richmond, VA · On-site

The heavy equipment operator's duties include preparing and manipulating heavy equipment to ensure ... dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards. Work regularly ...

Clark Construction Group

Operator

Richmond, VA

The heavy equipment operator's duties include preparing and manipulating heavy equipment to ensure ... dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards. Work regularly ...

Clark Construction Group, LLC

Excavator Operator

Lorton, VA · On-site

$22.75 - $30/hr

This role involves operating heavy equipment to install, repair, and maintain water lines, mains ... airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards. Your safety is our number one ...

S&B USA Construction & Fay

Excavator Operator

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

Excavator Operator Fay is part of Shikun & Binui USA Construction, a family of diversified heavy ... Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. * Noise levels in the work ...

Clark Construction Group

Excavator Operator

Lorton, VA · On-site

$22.75 - $30/hr

This role involves operating heavy equipment to install, repair, and maintain water lines, mains ... airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards. Your safety is our number one ...

Blue Phoenix

Maintenance Operator

Henrico, VA

$24 - $30/hr

Find out! We're looking for a hands-on maintenance operator to join our team. Starting pay range ... humid conditions, airborne particles, potential exposure to dust, and chemicals, varied ...

S&B USA

Excavator Operator

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$21.75 - $29/hr

We're looking to add an Excavator Operator to our team, please read below for the details of the ... Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. * Noise levels in the work ...

S&B USA

Excavator Operator

Chesapeake, VA

$21.75 - $29/hr

We're looking to add an Excavator Operator to our team, please read below for the details of the ... Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. * Noise levels in the work ...

S&B USA

Excavator Operator

Chesapeake, VA

$21.75 - $29/hr

We're looking to add an Excavator Operator to our team, please read below for the details of the ... Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. * Noise levels in the work ...

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How much do airborne operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for airborne operator in Virginia is $18.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.92 and $20.24 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.

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Infographic showing various Airborne Operator job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 44% Full Time, 53% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,361 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Airborne C2/CVW Senior Training Analyst

Science Applications International Corporation

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

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JOB DESCRIPTION:  

The Army Navy Business Group currently has a career opportunity for an airborne command and control (C2) senior training analyst to provide live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) support to Tactical Training Group Atlantic (TTGL), Virginia Beach, Virginia, as a fleet training subject matter expert (SME).

The ideal candidate will be a former senior grade naval flight officer (NFO) from the carrier airborne early warning aircraft (VAW) community with high level (command and/or senior staff) experience in airborne C2 operations and at least one tour of duty implementing or instructing C2 principles, doctrine, and naval tactics, techniques and procedures (NTTP) as part of operations or training with naval strike group or fleet staffs or major training command staff. In addition, he/she will have ten years of applicable experience in/with:

  • Navy and/or Defense training operations, policy, doctrine, systems, and staff procedures, including an understanding of the OFRP, FRTP, FTC and other Navy training policies

  • Developing training curriculums and training management

  • Conducting fleet/ joint training assessments to identify gaps, training needs and solutions

  • Delivering training in person and/or online 

  • Developing and modifying training event/exercise scenarios

  • Managing training projects

  • Leading teams and projects

  • Designing custom training to meet training objectives

  • Public speaking and presenting 

  • Engaging Senior Staff at the Flag Officer/Director/Manager level in both written and oral formats

  • Handling multiple priorities and interruptions with minimal impact on productivity/deliverables

Specific Functional Area tasks include:

  • Assist government leads with the development of synthetic scenarios in accordance with 

    current Naval/Joint doctrine, TTPs, and forward deployed Fleet requirements; ensuring all 

    training objectives are accomplished. 

  • Provide recommendations for the development of synthetic augmentation (entities, scenario 

    elements, simulator operators, etc.) to enhance live training exercises. 

  • Assist in development of exercise documents to include manning documents, messages, and 

    orders, to include but not limited to OPORDs, exercise directives, MSELs, and exercise game 

    books.

  • Provide government leads with appropriate observations and lessons learned from LVC 

    training exercises to ensure relevant changes are incorporated in future exercises. 

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND / EDUCATION / SKILLS:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with a Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and Bachelor's degree.

  • Active military duty experience including recent significant operational airborne C2 experience.

  • Ten (10) years of general program analyst and Functional Area experience (14 years in lieu of degree will be considered); see detailed tasks above.

  • Minimum of one naval tour with high level (senior staff or major training command) experience operating, training, and/or lecturing on C2 principles, doctrine, and NTTP while training strike group or fleet staffs. 

  • Proven written and verbal communication skills at the senior executive level with experience creating executive-level briefs and reports.

  • Proficient in use of MS Office applications.

DESIRED BACKGROUND / EDUCATION / SKILLS:

  • CVW/VAW (E-2C/D) operational experience.

  • In depth experience with the Navy Warfare Training System (NWTS) and use of Navy Mission Essential Task List (NMETL) methodology. 

  • Experience with Tactical Warfare Modeling and Simulation Systems such as JSAF, JAWS, or BFTT, including the ability to build and execute complex tactical vignettes. 

  • Experience integrating Joint assets into LVC events and developing exercise documents.

  • Familiarity and solid understanding of Fleet Training policy documents, including the Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP) and Fleet Training Continuum (FTC), and Type Commander Training and Readiness manuals.

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