Nevada, IA · On-site
$80 - $120/hr
About Sentradel Over 90 percent of combat deaths in Ukraine are caused by small drones. In Colombia ... Flash and configure flight controllers, tune aircraft for repeatable test profiles * Modify ...
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Nevada, IA · On-site
$80 - $120/hr
About Sentradel Over 90 percent of combat deaths in Ukraine are caused by small drones. In Colombia ... Flash and configure flight controllers, tune aircraft for repeatable test profiles * Modify ...
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Des Moines, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Sioux City, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Sioux City, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Clinton, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Clinton, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Iowa City, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Iowa City, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Davenport, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Davenport, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Waterloo, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Waterloo, IA · On-site
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
... pilots. With extensive training in radar and air traffic communications, this rate is one of the ... It's no small task to ensure that each aircraft that leaves the flight deck performs its mission ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$14.75 - $19.50/hr
Attack aircraft * Remote Piloted Vehicle * Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance ... Army or Marine Corps aviation experience as pilot (fixed wing or rotary wing) * Military Air Forces
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Des Moines, IA · On-site
$14.75 - $19.50/hr
Attack aircraft * Remote Piloted Vehicle * Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance ... Army or Marine Corps aviation experience as pilot (fixed wing or rotary wing) * Military Air Forces
... aircraft. Our team builds the display and control hardware that pilots rely on, and as a Systems ... together, not just one small piece. You will work closely with a team that is supportive ...
... aircraft. Our team builds the display and control hardware that pilots rely on, and as a Systems ... together, not just one small piece. You will work closely with a team that is supportive ...
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$57.20 - $108.80/hr
... aircraft. Our team builds the display and control hardware that pilots rely on, and as a Systems ... together, not just one small piece. You will work closely with a team that is supportive ...
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Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$57.20 - $108.80/hr
... aircraft. Our team builds the display and control hardware that pilots rely on, and as a Systems ... together, not just one small piece. You will work closely with a team that is supportive ...
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You will lead a small team of designers, human factors, and systems engineers through design of a ... You will work directly with customers and pilot teams to design the next generation UI/UX. This is ...
You will lead a small team of designers, human factors, and systems engineers through design of a ... You will work directly with customers and pilot teams to design the next generation UI/UX. This is ...
... aircraft. Our team builds the display and control hardware that pilots rely on, and as a Systems ... together, not just one small piece. You will work closely with a team that is supportive ...
... aircraft. Our team builds the display and control hardware that pilots rely on, and as a Systems ... together, not just one small piece. You will work closely with a team that is supportive ...
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A Small Aircraft Pilot operates and navigates small planes, typically for personal, business, charter, or instructional purposes. They may transport passengers, cargo, or perform specialized tasks like aerial surveying or photography. Pilots must follow flight plans, monitor weather conditions, and ensure the aircraft's safety and performance. They typically hold a private or commercial pilot license, depending on the type of work they perform.
A Small Aircraft Pilot's daily responsibilities often include conducting pre-flight inspections, reviewing weather conditions, filing flight plans, and ensuring payload and weight balance meet safety regulations. Once in flight, pilots navigate the aircraft, communicate with air traffic control, and continuously monitor systems and instruments to maintain a safe flight. After landing, they complete post-flight checks, document flight logs, and may oversee minor aircraft maintenance tasks. Collaboration with ground crew and sometimes passengers or clients is common, making professionalism and clear communication essential in the day-to-day role.
To thrive as a Small Aircraft Pilot, you need excellent aeronautical knowledge, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving abilities, and a valid pilot's license such as a Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate. Familiarity with aviation navigation systems, flight planning software, radio communication tools, and compliance with FAA regulations is essential. Strong situational awareness, effective communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure safety, efficiency, and professionalism during all stages of flight operations in diverse and often changing environments.
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Over 90 percent of combat deaths in Ukraine are caused by small drones. In Colombia, over 100 military and police officers have been killed by cartel operated drones. Shahed drones hit civilian and military targets across the Middle East uncontested. Unjammable fiber optic and AI controlled drones are making the threat cheaper, faster, and harder to stop. This problem will only get worse.
Sentradel is a defense startup building autonomous, low cost kinetic turret systems designed to defeat Group 1 (small FPV drones) and low flying Group 2 drone threats. We have shot down dozens of drones in live fire testing, have active Department of War agreements, commercial partnerships, and sales.
How we workFull time, in person at our Minden, Nevada office. We also travel and test frequently at ranges across the US with partners and customers.
Job OverviewEvery live fire test we run needs a target in the air. We are seeking a Drone Operator to build, program, and fly the drones our turret shoots down, and to run the flight side of demos in front of customers. You own the fleet end to end: airframes, firmware, flight profiles, and the repairs between sorties.
ResponsibilitiesSentradel is a US defense contractor and this role involves access to export-controlled technical data. Applicants must be a US Person as defined under ITAR (22 CFR 120.62): a US citizen, US lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
