Leesburg, VA · On-site
$71K/yr
... in positions such as a military or civilian air traffic controller, flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, command center operators (base ops), dispatcher for an air carrier, or as Flight ...
Leesburg, VA · On-site
$71K/yr
... in positions such as a military or civilian air traffic controller, flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, command center operators (base ops), dispatcher for an air carrier, or as Flight ...
Leesburg, VA · On-site
$71K/yr
... in positions such as a military or civilian air traffic controller, flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, command center operators (base ops), dispatcher for an air carrier, or as Flight ...
Leesburg, VA · On-site
$71K/yr
... in positions such as a military or civilian air traffic controller, flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, command center operators (base ops), dispatcher for an air carrier, or as Flight ...
Washington, DC · On-site
In this role, you'll write new autonomy code - such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control ... command-and-control interfaces - and lead a small team through the design, development, and ...
Washington, DC · On-site
In this role, you'll write new autonomy code - such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control ... command-and-control interfaces - and lead a small team through the design, development, and ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$138K - $182K/yr
In this role, you'll write new autonomy code - such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control ... C2 Interoperability & Standards - Implement and validate compliance with command-and-control ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$138K - $182K/yr
In this role, you'll write new autonomy code - such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control ... C2 Interoperability & Standards - Implement and validate compliance with command-and-control ...
$20.50 - $27.25/hr
Conduct real-time drone detection, tracking, monitoring, and mitigation operations. * Perform RF ... Participate in protective advance meetings, pre-event briefings, and post-event debriefings.
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$20.50 - $27.25/hr
Conduct real-time drone detection, tracking, monitoring, and mitigation operations. * Perform RF ... Participate in protective advance meetings, pre-event briefings, and post-event debriefings.
Washington, DC · On-site
$20.50 - $27.25/hr
... drone activity in real time. * Integrate CUAS equipment and data feeds with CUSTOMER command-and-control infrastructure to enable coordinated detection, tracking, and mitigation of aerial threats.
Washington, DC · On-site
$20.50 - $27.25/hr
... drone activity in real time. * Integrate CUAS equipment and data feeds with CUSTOMER command-and-control infrastructure to enable coordinated detection, tracking, and mitigation of aerial threats.
Washington, DC · On-site
$20.50 - $27.25/hr
... drone activity in real time. * Integrate CUAS equipment and data feeds with CUSTOMER command-and-control infrastructure to enable coordinated detection, tracking, and mitigation of aerial threats.
Washington, DC · On-site
$20.50 - $27.25/hr
... drone activity in real time. * Integrate CUAS equipment and data feeds with CUSTOMER command-and-control infrastructure to enable coordinated detection, tracking, and mitigation of aerial threats.
Washington, DC · On-site
$20.50 - $27.25/hr
... drone activity in real time. * Integrate CUAS equipment and data feeds with CUSTOMER command-and-control infrastructure to enable coordinated detection, tracking, and mitigation of aerial threats.
Washington, DC · On-site
$20.50 - $27.25/hr
... drone activity in real time. * Integrate CUAS equipment and data feeds with CUSTOMER command-and-control infrastructure to enable coordinated detection, tracking, and mitigation of aerial threats.
Washington, DC · On-site
$20.50 - $27.25/hr
... drone activity in real time.Integrate CUAS equipment and data feeds with CUSTOMER command-and-control infrastructure to enable coordinated detection, tracking, and mitigation of aerial threats.
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Washington, DC · On-site
$20.50 - $27.25/hr
... drone activity in real time.Integrate CUAS equipment and data feeds with CUSTOMER command-and-control infrastructure to enable coordinated detection, tracking, and mitigation of aerial threats.
Sterling, VA · On-site
$131K - $210K/yr
Dedrone, now part of Axon, is the global leader in smart airspace security, protecting critical ... Our comprehensive command and control (C2) solution safeguards hundreds of commercial, government ...
Sterling, VA · On-site
$131K - $210K/yr
Dedrone, now part of Axon, is the global leader in smart airspace security, protecting critical ... Our comprehensive command and control (C2) solution safeguards hundreds of commercial, government ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$155K - $208K/yr
... command and control, persistence, and networking. Required: * Highly experienced with low-level ... Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) * Highly experienced in systems software ...
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Arlington, VA · On-site
$155K - $208K/yr
... command and control, persistence, and networking. Required: * Highly experienced with low-level ... Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) * Highly experienced in systems software ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$155K - $208K/yr
... command and control, persistence, and networking. Qualifications : Required : • Highly experienced with low-level programming (C/C++) • Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) • ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$155K - $208K/yr
... command and control, persistence, and networking. Qualifications : Required : • Highly experienced with low-level programming (C/C++) • Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) • ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$155K - $208K/yr
... command and control, persistence, and networking. Required: * Highly experienced with low-level ... Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) * Highly experienced in systems software ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$155K - $208K/yr
... command and control, persistence, and networking. Required: * Highly experienced with low-level ... Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) * Highly experienced in systems software ...
... deploying tools intersecting command and control, persistence, and networking. Required ... Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) * Systems software development experience ...
... deploying tools intersecting command and control, persistence, and networking. Required ... Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) * Systems software development experience ...
$192K - $336K/yr
AI is not a pilot in your industry anymore. The companies proving real, measurable business ... Deep command of the industry: buyer personas, C-suite priorities, AI buying cycles, competitive ...
$192K - $336K/yr
AI is not a pilot in your industry anymore. The companies proving real, measurable business ... Deep command of the industry: buyer personas, C-suite priorities, AI buying cycles, competitive ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$155K - $208K/yr
... command and control, persistence, and networking. Required: * Highly experienced with low-level ... Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) * Highly experienced in systems software ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$155K - $208K/yr
... command and control, persistence, and networking. Required: * Highly experienced with low-level ... Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) * Highly experienced in systems software ...
This role is central to a fast-moving, adaptable task force responding to evolving drone threats ... Demonstrated experience in analyzing network performance, cybersecurity events, system logs, or ...
This role is central to a fast-moving, adaptable task force responding to evolving drone threats ... Demonstrated experience in analyzing network performance, cybersecurity events, system logs, or ...
... deploying tools intersecting command and control, persistence, and networking. Required ... Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) * Systems software development experience ...
... deploying tools intersecting command and control, persistence, and networking. Required ... Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) * Systems software development experience ...
... deploying tools intersecting command and control, persistence, and networking. Required ... Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) * Systems software development experience ...
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... deploying tools intersecting command and control, persistence, and networking. Required ... Experience developing in scripting languages (Python) * Systems software development experience ...
Vienna, VA · On-site
$192K - $336K/yr
AI is not a pilot in your industry anymore. The companies proving real, measurable business ... Deep command of the industry: buyer personas, C-suite priorities, AI buying cycles, competitive ...
Vienna, VA · On-site
$192K - $336K/yr
AI is not a pilot in your industry anymore. The companies proving real, measurable business ... Deep command of the industry: buyer personas, C-suite priorities, AI buying cycles, competitive ...
$56.1K - $71.7K
10% of jobs
$71.7K - $87.3K
7% of jobs
$87.3K - $102.9K
3% of jobs
$114.6K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$102.9K - $118.5K
6% of jobs
$118.5K - $134.1K
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The median wage is $159.4K / yr.
$149.7K - $165.3K
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$174.1K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$165.3K - $180.9K
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$180.9K - $196.5K
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$56.1K
$148.3K
$227.7K
| Aspect | Drone Pilot In Command | Drone Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate | May also hold Part 107 or other certifications, but less emphasis on command authority |
| Work Environment | Responsible for flight operations, safety, and compliance during drone missions | Assists with drone setup, data collection, and post-flight tasks |
| Employer & Industry | Commercial drone services, aerial photography, surveying, inspection | Support roles within the same industries, often working under the Pilot In Command |
The main difference is that the Drone Pilot In Command holds the legal responsibility for drone flights, including safety and compliance, while the Drone Operator typically assists with operational tasks. Both roles often work together, but the Pilot In Command has the final authority and accountability during flights.
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$71K/yr
Full-time
Posted 25 days ago
Serves as an Air Traffic Assistant/Flight Data Communications Team Lead at an Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) and is responsible for providing flight data processing and communications service for the National Airspace System (NAS).
Qualifications:Candidates must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or pay band (FV-F or FG/GS-7/8) that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in the use of FAA Air Traffic Control procedures.
Specialized experience includes experience using NAS computer systems such as the En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system, Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO) system, and Digital Altimeter Setting Indicator (DASI) system; experience operating air traffic control operational computer and flight data equipment; experience amending proposed flight plans for flow control restrictions, Severe Weather Avoidance Plan (SWAP), and Expect Departure Clearance Time (EDCT) restrictions/changes; or experience in positions such as a military or civilian air traffic controller, flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, command center operators (base ops), dispatcher for an air carrier, or as Flight Services Specialist.
Qualifying specialized experience may have been gained in work involving: (1) Civilian or military aircraft operations work, such as flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, flight engineer or air transport pilot; (2) FAA Certified Dispatcher for an air carrier; (3) Flight Information Expediter involved in determining flight times of airplanes and transmitting information to flight operations and command centers; (4) Civilian or Military Air Traffic Controller; and (5) Flight Data Processor.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education:Employment Type: OTHER
