Scout AI
Drone Pilot
Paso Robles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jun 5, 2026
- Experience
- Demonstrated operating experience required; no number of years specified.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
About the job
Pilot and supervise uncrewed aerial systems during flight operations, autonomy testing, and mission rehearsals at a test site.
What you'll do
- Plan and conduct drone flights, including manual piloting and supervised-autonomy operations.
- Perform inspections, routine maintenance, and field troubleshooting; capture and organize flight data and observations.
- Follow airspace and safety protocols, support field deployments, and provide structured feedback to engineers.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated experience operating drones or uncrewed aerial systems.
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, or ability to obtain one before starting.
- U.S. Person status due to access to export-controlled information or facilities.
- Ability to work outdoors at a test range, transport equipment, and meet physical demands; may be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Pay
$35 – $40 per hour (USD; hourly pay)
Tools
uncrewed aerial systems, FAA Part 107
AI focus
Supports autonomy testing and captures flight data and observations for model training and engineering teams.
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