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Collabera Technologies

Drone Pilot

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$35/hr

Drone Pilot Contract: phoenix, Arizona, US Salary Range: 30.00 - 35.00 | Per Hour Job Code: 369231 ... Current 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate * 2+ years of remote-control pilot experience with ...

Division 7 Roofing

DRONE PILOT

Galena, OH · Remote

Division 7 Roofing is seeking a skilled and certified Drone Pilot with expertise in photogrammetry ... FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required). * Proven experience flying drones in commercial ...

Bees360 Inc

1099 Drone Pilot - Laredo,TX

Katy, TX · Remote

In Kansas, if the new pilot completes 25 credits within 30 days, both the referrer and the new pilot will receive $100 each. Apply now to become a valued member of our network of skilled drone ...

Raptor Maps

Drone Operator

$25 - $35/hr

This is a remote contract role with location and schedule dictated by the work assigned. Prior titles held may include Flight Coordinator, Drone Pilot, or UAS Operator. Locations: * Remote ...

SAIC

DCA Remote Pilot Operator

Washington, DC · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

This is NOT a UAS / UAV / RPV / DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Washington ...

SAIC

L30 Remote Pilot Operator

Las Vegas, NV · Remote

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Part-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Las Vegas ...

SAIC

ZID Remote Pilot Operator

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the ...

SAIC

DSM Remote Pilot Operator

Des Moines, IA · Remote

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Casual, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Des Moines ...

SAIC

ZMP Remote Pilot Operator

Farmington, MN · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Minneapolis ...

SAIC

EWR Remote Pilot Operator

Newark, NJ · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

This is NOT a UAS / UAV / RPV / DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Part-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Newark ATCT ...

SAIC

PHL ATCT Remote Pilot Operator

Philadelphia, PA · Remote

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the ...

SAIC

CLT Remote Pilot Operator

Charlotte, NC · Remote

This is NOT a UAS / UAV / RPV / DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Charlotte ...

SAIC

MSY Remote Pilot Operator

New Orleans, LA · Remote

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Louis ...

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Drone Pilot

Collabera Technologies

Phoenix, AZ • Remote

$35/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Drone Pilot
Contract: phoenix, Arizona, US
Salary Range: 30.00 - 35.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 369231
End Date: 2026-06-17
Days Left: 29 days, 4 hours left
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Job Title: Drone Pilot
Location: Seattle,WA
Duration: 6+ Months- possible extension/conversion
Salary and Other Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $ 30.00/hr- $35.00/hr .
Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
  • Current 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
  • 2+ years of remote-control pilot experience with excellent coordination and execution
  • Experience leading small teams
  • There is no travel associated with the role
  • Valid driver's license
  • Experience with commercial drone industry
  • Private Pilot License (PPL)
  • Aviation safety experience as a Safety Officer or similar
  • Experience owning projects and updating key stakeholders on progress
  • Excellent business communications and reporting skills

Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.
Job Requirement
  • 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
  • drone
  • 107
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  • Chandraditya Jha
  • chandraditya.jha@collabera.com
  • 4254030811

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