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Wilson & Company

Survey Crew Chief

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

FAA Part 107 UAS pilot license is preferred. Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas. About Us: For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers ...

Wilson & Company

Survey Crew Chief

Denver, CO · On-site

FAA Part 107 UAS pilot license is preferred. Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas. About Us: For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers ...

Wilson & Company

Survey Crew Chief

Loveland, CO · On-site

FAA Part 107 UAS pilot license is preferred. Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas. About Us: For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers ...

Fotokite

UAS Support Technician

Longmont, CO · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

... pilot, and can be left flying for as long as the situation requires. The UAS Support Technician will work with a team of engineers and technicians to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair drones and ...

Fotokite AG

UAS Support Technician

Longmont, CO · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

... pilot, and can be left flying for as long as the situation requires. The UAS Support Technician will work with a team of engineers and technicians to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair drones and ...

Perspective Robotics AG

UAS Support Technician

Longmont, CO · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

... pilot, and can be left flying for as long as the situation requires. The UAS Support Technician will work with a team of engineers and technicians to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair drones and ...

Fotokite AG

Sales Engineer

Longmont, CO · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Pilot & Field Testing: Manage hardware trials, tactical field evaluations, and technical validation ... Systems (UAS), or a closely related technical discipline. * 3+ years of experience in Sales ...

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How much do uas pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for uas pilot in Colorado is $118,932.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,700.00 and $136,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a UAS pilot?

A UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) Pilot operates drones or unmanned aircraft for various applications, including aerial photography, surveying, agriculture, inspection, and defense. They are responsible for planning and executing flight missions while ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. UAS Pilots may work for private companies, government agencies, or as independent contractors. The role requires proficiency in drone operation, navigation, and safety protocols, often necessitating FAA certification or equivalent credentials.

What does a UAS pilot do?

As a UAS Pilot, your day often starts with reviewing mission objectives, checking weather conditions, and conducting pre-flight inspections to ensure all equipment is operational. Projects can range from aerial photography and mapping to infrastructure inspections, agriculture surveys, or emergency response support, depending on the employer's industry. UAS Pilots usually collaborate closely with data analysts, project managers, and sometimes clients to capture the specific imagery or data required. You may spend significant time both in the field operating drones and at a workstation processing flight data. The role offers a dynamic work environment, requiring adaptability as projects and locations can vary frequently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a UAS pilot?

To thrive as a UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Pilot, you need strong remote piloting skills, situational awareness, and a thorough understanding of aviation regulations, usually backed by a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Familiarity with flight planning software, drone control systems, GPS navigation, and data collection tools is vital. Strong problem-solving abilities, clear communication, and attention to detail help UAS Pilots excel in dynamic environments. These competencies ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations, often in rapidly changing field conditions.

Is there a demand for Uas pilots?

The demand for UAS pilots is growing due to increased use of drones in industries such as agriculture, construction, and logistics. Employers seek certified pilots skilled in operating unmanned aircraft and adhering to regulations, leading to expanding job opportunities in this field.

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Infographic showing various Uas Pilot job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,932 per year, or $57.2 per hour.

Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Researcher (Scientist/Engineer III)

FedWriters, Inc.

Boulder, CO • On-site

$154K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview
Join our team as an Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Researcher (Scientist/Engineer III) and support NIST by NIST's Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Division in leading systematic research into the long-range and autonomous flight of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). This role applies best practices and known industry metrics to investigate critical gaps in command-and-control and signaling issues when UAS are used for public safety operations, and develops research methodology, simulator solutions, and measured results that inform policy changes to existing outputs, processes, techniques, or practices. The team member will oversee the planning, direction, and timely execution of a research effort, including development and assignment of goals and objectives.
The Communications Technology Laboratory's Public Safety Communications Research Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requires this support to develop UAS communications standards leveraging drone simulator testing and to create a comprehensive test plan with UAS test methodologies to validate flight testing for long-range public safety use cases.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Work Schedule and Location:
On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM at NIST Boulder, CO Campus
Responsibilities
  • Assist in designing experimental testing and development of multiple drone simulators for assessing packet loss, latency, data throughput, and other communications metrics, and document the procedures and technical results for future NIST publication.
  • Assist in data collection from drone simulators and live UAS flight testing based on an iterative collection process.
  • Assist in the development of test plans using UAS test methods performed for public safety use cases to support UAS research, including participating in user conferences, Part 107 flight testing with UAS, reviewing journal and technical papers, contributing to UAS studies, conducting stakeholder interviews, and reviewing documentation.
  • Assist in the design and planning of an in-person stakeholder workshop engaging organizations to collect stakeholder feedback and ensure processes and outcomes align with stakeholder needs.
  • Assist in designing and planning an in-person live flight-testing event with stakeholders, facilitating a draft test plan and repeatable tests for enabling test flights in real-world public safety UAS scenarios, including developing methodology for data collection from test administrators and coordinating general resources to support flight testing and data analysis in a controlled environment.
  • Assist in documenting simulator experiments, UAS test methodologies, research designs, and outcomes to support the stakeholder workshop and flight-testing results for future application to UAS communications standards and technologies for public safety use cases.
  • Provide presentation materials for diverse audiences internal to NIST and other Federal Government partners, as well as private industry or similar partners, to promote and increase awareness of the research program.
  • Perform a full range of research and project management functions to work with PSCR R&D subject matter experts and staff, exercising judgment to interpret ambiguous guidelines, manage multiple deadlines, implement complex coordination, and review processes to ensure research and project management tasks are completed correctly within schedule and budget.
  • Prepare monthly status reports and technical reports documenting research design, plans, and outcomes for the stakeholder workshop and flight-testing events.

Qualifications
Required:
  • M.S. or Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field appropriate to the work required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the related field, specifically in UAS research and development, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Experience in research design and analysis.
  • Holds an FAA Part 107 UAS pilot's license.
  • Experience working collaboratively on UAS research projects.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to exercise judgment to interpret ambiguous guidelines, manage multiple deadlines, implement complex coordination, and review processes.
  • Ability to provide presentation materials for diverse audiences, including Federal Government partners and private industry.

Desired:
  • MPA (Master's in Public Affairs or Public Administration) and/or PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
  • Experience working in a federal government environment, particularly with NIST or other scientific agencies.
  • Experience with drone/UAS simulator platforms and communications testing (e.g., packet loss, latency, data throughput analysis).
  • Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops or coordinating multi-organization research events.

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Why Join Our Team
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off

Pay Range
$154,280.10 annually or $5,933.85 for 26 paychecks

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