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Airborne Operator Jobs in Springfield, OH (NOW HIRING)

HICKEY-OHL INC

MACHINE OPERATOR

Plain City, OH · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

... operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. * Ability to use and care for ... fumes and/or airborne particles, and a noise level that is usually loud. The employee must ...

HICKEY-OHL INC

MACHINE OPERATOR

Plain City, OH · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

... operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. * Ability to use and care for ... fumes and/or airborne particles, and a noise level that is usually loud. The employee must ...

Ohio Laser, Inc.

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 ...

Accelevation LLC

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Dayton, OH · On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

Machine Operator - Machine Operator & Press Brake Operators - 1st Shift (M-F 7am-3:30pm) Location ... Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, chemicals, electrical ...

Accelevation LLC

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Dayton, OH · On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

Machine Operator - Machine Operator amp; Press Brake Operators - 1st Shift (M-F 7am-3:30pm ... Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, chemicals, electrical ...

Rumpke

Heavy Equipment Operator

Dayton, OH · On-site

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 * Occasionally ...

Pike Corporation

Equipment Operator (AES)

Moraine, OH · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

As an Equipment Operator (EO) your primary responsibility is to operate and maintain a range of ... to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team-members are ...

Burford's Construction

Equipment Operator (AES)

Moraine, OH · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

As an Equipment Operator (EO) your primary responsibility is to operate and maintain a range of ... to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team-members are ...

Pike Corporation

Equipment Operator (AES)

Moraine, OH · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

As an Equipment Operator (EO) your primary responsibility is to operate and maintain a range of ... to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team-members are ...

Pratt Industries

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Springfield, OH · On-site

$16 - $18.75/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 ...

Pratt Industries

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Springfield, OH · On-site

$15.50 - $18.25/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 ...

Pratt Industries

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Springfield, OH · On-site

$15.50 - $18.25/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 ...

Pratt Industries

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Springfield, OH · On-site

$15.50 - $18.25/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 ...

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How much do airborne operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for airborne operator in Springfield, OH is $17.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.41 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 near Springfield, OH are hiring for Airborne Operator jobs?

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Infographic showing various Airborne Operator job openings in Springfield, OH as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 44% Full Time, 54% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,761 per year, or $17.2 per hour.

MACHINE OPERATOR

HICKEY-OHL INC

Plain City, OH • On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Description - Sets up and operates CNC Laser Cutting Machine, load material, cut, inspect & document parts, de-burr, skid or box and deliver to next operation.

Duties:

  • Set up and operation of CNC machine and basic machine parameters.
  • Use CAM nesting, ToPs and other software on machine.
  • 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.
  • Material identification to facilitate selecting and transporting from storage to machine, properly identify left over raw material for return to inventory location and proper disposal of scrap.
  • Perform and document routine maintenance on machine as directed.
  • Keep machines 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 may be required as assigned.

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.
  • 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 one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.