Hub Operator

Drone Hub Operator

Location:

New York-based with domestic and international travel expected for 1-8 weeks at a time.

Rate: $22/hour.

Hours:

Variable, based on deployment.

Skyports is recruiting Hub Operators (HOs) under our Skyports Hub Operator Programme (SHOP). This role supports drone flight operations by ensuring the aircraft, launch sites, and ground processes run smoothly and safely. You’ll be working closely with Remote Pilots and other team members to deliver drone services across delivery, inspection, and surveillance missions. This is flexible, project-based work. You choose which deployments you want to support.

Project length can range from 1 week to 8+ weeks. We expect you to take part in at least 2–3 projects each year.

• Set up and secure drone landing and take-off points (TOLPs)
• Carry out basic aircraft maintenance (Level
  1) and battery management
• Assist with launch, monitoring, and recovery of flights
• Maintain visual line of sight with the aircraft when required
• Watch out for environmental or safety hazards and report them
• Ensure proper logbook and maintenance record-keeping
• Support the team with kit handling and refueling
• Keep your ground procedures and documentation knowledge up to date
• Complete refresher training as needed before deployments

• Safety conscious, with a calm and focused approach
• Comfortable working outdoors and in varied environments
• Happy to travel and be away from home on deployments
• Practical and hands‑on with kit and tools
• Good communicators and team players
• Reliable, punctual, and detail‑focused
• Physically able to manage drone and battery handling tasks

You do not need a drone license. This is a ground‑based role, and full training is provided. You must be based in the US.

Travel is paid when travel is part of a deployment (e.g., ferry to a working site).