Drone Test Pilot
Job in
Northern, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
Listing for:
JDK Drones
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Test Engineer, Drone Engineer / UAV Designer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are looking for an experienced Drone Test Pilot to support the testing and evaluation of our newly built drone systems. This role involves flying heavy-lift drones (>10 lbs MTOW), conducting performance tests, identifying potential issues, and providing feedback to improve safety and reliability. You’ll be responsible for pushing our systems to the limit in a safe, controlled environment while maintaining focus and situational awareness.Responsibilities
- Conduct flight tests of prototype and production drone systems.
- Push drones to operational limits while maintaining strict safety standards.
- Detect, document, and report abnormalities or performance issues.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to provide testing feedback.
- Maintain situational awareness and focus during extended flight operations.
- Safely handle equipment setup, transport, and basic troubleshooting.
- Proven experience flying dronesgreater than 10 lbs MTOW(e.g., DJI Inspire 2/3, DJI M350 RTK).
- Passion for aviation and drones; excitement about JDK mission.
- Comfortable working outdoors, including inhot or challenging weather conditions.
- Strong hardware intuition (tinkering with home-built gadgets, model aircraft, or similar).
- Ability to crouch, stoop, lean, and lift up to 25 lbs.
- Must pass a background screen and be eligible to work in the US.
- $30 per hour pay rate.
- Flexible part-time schedule (minimum 3 days per week, 5-hour shifts).
- Work with cutting-edge drone technology alongside a passionate, innovative team.
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