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Titan Echelon

MQ-9 SENSOR OPERATOR

Havelock, NC

$16 - $21.25/hr

Titan Echelon is seeking an MQ-9 Sensor Operator to act as a crewmember of assigned Unmanned Air Vehicle (s) (UAV). Sensor operators will be tasked with academic and in-flight instruction ...

General Atomics

Sensor Operator IV

Grand Forks, ND · On-site

$65K - $99K/yr

The sensor operator will also serve as a crewmember of the UAV, assisting the Pilot-In-Command (PIC ... civilian customers, contractors and aircrew; and detailed knowledge of computer operations and ...

Titan Echelon

MQ-9 SENSOR OPERATOR

Havelock, NC

$16 - $21.25/hr

Titan Echelon is seeking an MQ-9 Sensor Operator to act as a crewmember of assigned Unmanned Air Vehicle (s) (UAV). Sensor operators will be tasked with academic and in-flight instruction ...

General Atomics

Sensor Operator IV

North Las Vegas, NV · On-site

The sensor operator will also serve as a crewmember of the UAV, assisting the Pilot-In-Command (PIC ... civilian customers, contractors and aircrew; and detailed knowledge of computer operations and ...

Top Aces, Inc.

Mission Sensor Operator

Avon Park, FL · On-site

Mission Sensor Operator (MSO) The Mission Sensor Operator (MSO) will operate Company owned sensors ... standard civilian-style headset. * Ability to obtain and maintain a FAA Class II Medical ...

New

Pae

$56.50/hr

Adhere to specific military, civilian and ICAO flight rules to include compliance with FAA ... Qualified MQ-9 Sensor Operator or previously qualified MQ-9 Sensor Operator (Form 8 within last 3 ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual uav sensor operator civilian in the United States is $25.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Uav Sensor Operator Civilian vs Contract Uav Pilot Civilian?

AspectContractual Uav Sensor Operator CivilianContract Uav Pilot Civilian
Required CertificationsRemote Pilot Certificate, sensor operation trainingRemote Pilot Certificate, flight operation training
Work EnvironmentData collection, sensor management, often stationary or in controlled settingsFlying UAVs, navigation, and flight control in various environments
Employer & Industry UsageSurveying, agriculture, infrastructure inspectionAerial photography, mapping, surveillance

The Contractual Uav Sensor Operator Civilian focuses on managing sensors and data collection, while the Contract Uav Pilot Civilian primarily handles flying and navigation. Both roles require remote pilot certifications and are vital in UAV operations across industries, but they differ in daily tasks and skill sets.

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MQ-9 SENSOR OPERATOR

Titan Echelon

Havelock, NC

$16 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Job Title:
MQ-9 Sensor Operator
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Position Summary: Titan Echelon is seeking an MQ-9 Sensor Operator to act as a crewmember of assigned Unmanned Air Vehicle (s) (UAV). Sensor operators will be tasked with academic and in-flight instruction, evaluations, and will act as the subject matter expert of the various sensors on the assigned aircraft. Sensor operators will work with the Pilots on all elements of mission planning and execution to include briefing/debriefing, aircrew resource management and ground/flight safety
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Support in all elements of ground and flight operations including mission planning,executionand briefing/debriefing.
  • Support in aircrew resource management and safety.
  • Assistin defining,planningand organizing complex flightprogram.
  • Comply withservice guidance, customers' policies and procedures, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation and foreign Nation Aviation Authority (NAA) Regulations and Civil Laws to ensure operations are conducted to the highest safety standards.
  • Develop,writeand implement training programs for integration of new and legacy UAV sensors.
  • Able to travelto,deploy from andstand upremote sites worldwide for safe flight operations.
  • Available to conduct 24/7 operations without scheduling restrictions.
  • Able tomaintainproficiencyin two aerial platforms simultaneously.
  • Able toassistin all functionsrequiredtooperatea flying operation.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Timecard experience
  • Expense report experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to interact effectively with various levels internal and external to theorganization
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and inwriting
  • Ability to workunsupervised
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Associate'sdegree in related discipline or equivalent work experience
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain/maintaina DoD TS/SCI clearance.
  • Current FAA Class 2 medical or DoD equivalent.
  • Minimum 1,000 hours of flight time in medium or larger UAS/UAVs
  • US Passport: Current and Unrestricted
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of thetime
  • Able to lift 40 pounds and carry load 100 yards withoutassistance
  • Valid Military Form 8 in MQ-1/9
  • 1,000 hours in MQ-1/9
  • LRE qualification in MQ-1/9
  • MQ-1/9 Instructor/Evaluator Sensor Operator with valid and current form 8
  • PMATS/MJAT simulation experience
  • Active Security Clearance (Secret or higher)
  • Experience in deployedlocations
  • Experience working in Standards and Evaluations, Training, Scheduling
  • Experience in International Airspace
  • Experience with Quality Management Systems
Education/Experience: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Ability: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. Computer Skills:
  • MS Office
Certificates and Licenses:
  • Noted above
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: 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 regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

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