Drone Operator — San Bernardino, California

Job overview

The Drone Operator — San Bernardino, California role is onsite field work in San Bernardino, CA. The posting describes a contract opportunity paid per shift or mission but does not specify compensation amounts. Service Robot Co. helps businesses select, deploy, and maintain commercial robots, with ongoing support and maintenance. The operator conducts drone flights for security patrols, site monitoring, and inspections at customer locations. The role includes pre-flight checks, safe operation under FAA Part 107 and site rules, monitoring flight conditions, documenting flights and incidents, and reporting observations to customers or site teams.

What you'll do

• Complete pre-flight checks, operate drones, and record flights
• follow FAA Part 107 requirements and site-specific flight rules
• monitor weather, signal, battery, and airspace conditions
• stop or cancel unsafe flights
• report observations
• transport and set up drones and related equipment
• troubleshoot equipment and document incidents.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

drone operator

service robot co.

san bernardino ca

field work

security patrols

site monitoring

inspections

faa part 107

drone safety

pre-flight checks

training provided

paid per shift or mission

occasional on-call availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Selected candidates receive free online and in-person training and required industry certifications
• the first assignment is paid, with remote specialist support.

Why this role

Applicants new to drones may apply if willing to complete training and certification. Training and certifications are free for selected candidates; occasional nights, weekends, and on-call work are listed as availability needs.

About the employer

Service Robot Co. is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.