First-Person View Drone Pilot and Instructor

Job overview

The First-Person View Drone Pilot and Instructor role requires onsite field presence at potential U.S. locations, contingent upon contract award. Compensation is described as competitive, with field differential and per diem during travel; no numeric pay is specified. Oak Grove Technologies supports field operations and training for U.S. military units, government agencies, and partner forces. The pilot and instructor operates Group 1–2 unmanned aircraft systems for missions, data collection, testing, and training. The role contributes to mission support by planning and executing flights, maintaining safe and compliant operations, troubleshooting equipment, and teaching UAS operation, safety, and maintenance.

What you'll do

• Plan, brief, and execute Group 1–2 FPV UAS missions
• conduct inspections, risk assessments, and debriefs
• maintain flight and maintenance logs
• configure payloads and mission profiles and verify data quality
• troubleshoot field equipment and perform minor maintenance
• coordinate with operations, safety, engineering, and customers
• follow airspace and site requirements
• train and mentor military, government, and partner-force personnel
• develop lesson plans, evaluate proficiency, and document training outcomes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fpv drone pilot

instructor

group 1–2 uas

part-time opportunity

oak grove technologies

onsite field operations

uas training

mission planning

payload integration

flight safety

military training

government training

frequent travel

potential u.s. locations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• travel, lodging, and mission-related expenses covered per company policy
• field differential and per diem during travel.

Why this role

Part-time instructors may be scheduled based on courses and custom-course requests; full-time instructor positions are also described. Field deployments may last 3–6 months, with travel, lodging, and mission-related expenses covered per company policy. Benefits listed include health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

About the employer

Oak Grove Technologies LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Sports and Recreation Instruction. Sector: 61.