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SAIC

ATC Tower Remote Pilot Operator

College Park, GA · On-site +1

We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller ... The RPO plays the role of the pilot and other controllers in the Air Traffic Controller training ...

Joby Aviation

Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot

Concord, CA · Remote

$121K - $206K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role will primarily be a remote pilot of our Superpilot equipped Cessna Caravans. Drawing on ... air vehicles larger than 1000 lb * For candidates with more than 100 hr piloting Group 3+ UAS

SAIC

EWR - Remote Pilot Operator Supervisor

Newark, NJ · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

A well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce plays an essential role in fulfilling this ... experience as a Remote Pilot Operator (RPO). * Candidates must demonstrate basic computer ...

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Joby Aviation

Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot

Concord, CA · Remote

$121K - $206K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role will primarily be a remote pilot of our Superpilot equipped Cessna Caravans. Drawing on ... air vehicles larger than 1000 lb * For candidates with more than 100 hr piloting Group 3+ UAS

Joby Aviation

Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot

Concord, CA · On-site +1

$121K - $206K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role will primarily be a remote pilot of our Superpilot equipped Cessna Caravans. Drawing on ... air vehicles larger than 1000 lb * For candidates with more than 100 hr piloting Group 3+ UAS

Joby Aviation

Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot

Yuma, AZ · Remote

$111K - $191K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow ... Joby Aviation's Flight Research team is looking for an experienced remote pilot to operate research ...

Joby Aviation

Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot

Yuma, AZ · Remote

$111K - $191K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and ... Overview Joby Aviation's Flight Research team is looking for an experienced remote pilot to operate ...

SAIC

EWR - Remote Pilot Operator Supervisor

Newark, NJ · On-site +1

$40K - $80K/yr

A well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce plays an essential role in fulfilling this ... experience as a Remote Pilot Operator (RPO). * Candidates must demonstrate basic computer ...

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SAIC

ATL Remote Pilot Operator

Hapeville, GA · Remote

Public Trust Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description  * PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a ... The RPO plays the role of the pilot and other controllers in the Air Traffic Controller training ...

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SAIC

RTC-IL Remote Pilot Operator

Elgin, IL · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

We are looking Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller ... The RPO plays the role of the pilot and other controllers in the Air Traffic Controller training ...

SAIC

ATC Tower Remote Pilot Operator

College Park, GA · Remote

Public Trust Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description * PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a UAS ... The RPO plays the role of the pilot and other controllers in the Air Traffic Controller training ...

Adacel Systems, Inc.

Remote Pilot Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site +1

The Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) operates a combination of Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)/keyboard/Voice Communication System (VCS) to simulate the actions, communication of pilots and remote ATC facilities ...

Adacel Systems, Inc.

Remote Pilot Operator

Wichita, KS · On-site +1

The Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) operates a combination of Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)/keyboard/Voice Communication System (VCS) to simulate the actions, communication of pilots and remote ATC facilities ...

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How much do remote air survey pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote air survey pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Air Survey Pilot vs Remote Drone Operator?

AspectRemote Air Survey PilotRemote Drone Operator
CredentialsCommercial pilot license, specific aviation certificationsRemote pilot certificate (Part 107), drone-specific training
Work EnvironmentAircraft-based, often in remote or rural areasGround-based, using remote controls and software
Industry UsageSurveying, mapping, environmental monitoringPhotography, inspection, agriculture

Remote Air Survey Pilots operate manned aircraft for aerial surveys, requiring aviation licenses and experience. In contrast, Remote Drone Operators control unmanned drones via remote controls, focusing on aerial data collection with different certifications. Both roles are essential in remote sensing and surveying but differ significantly in credentials, equipment, and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Remote Air Survey Pilot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Remote Pilot Operator - Full-Time

ClancyJG International

Olathe, KS • Remote

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

What this job is: You'll work inside high-fidelity Air Traffic Control (ATC) simulators, voicing the role of pilots and remote facilities so trainee air traffic controllers can practice on realistic traffic before they touch a live scope. When a student issues a clearance, you respond. When they give a heading, you read it back. You are the other side of the frequency. This is a performance‐sensitive role. It requires fast, accurate data entry, clean verbal communication, and the ability to stay sharp under exactly the kind of pressure you're generating for the trainee. What you'll do: Operate simulated radar and voice communication systems to portray pilots and remote ATC facilities during medium and high‐fidelity training exercises. Receive voice instructions from students, enter accurate data into the automated system, and respond using correct ATC phraseology in real time. Maintain consistent, realistic performance across multiple training positions. After hire, you'll complete two certifications: a Classroom cert covering airspace knowledge and procedures, and a Lab cert demonstrating RPO performance across all positions. What you need: High school diploma or equivalent Typing: 40 WPM at 90% accuracy, minimum Clear spoken English At least one year of work experience About the Contract: This position is located at the Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZKC) in Olathe, Kansas. ZKC manages approximately 192,000 square miles of airspace across the central United States, including parts of Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Illinois, Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado, and borders seven adjacent en‐route centers that handle transcontinental overflight traffic. Aviation or ATC background is a plus but by no means required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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