Drone Operator: Knight Division Tactical

• Drone Operator:
  Knight Division Tactical

Knight Division Tactical Start Date
09/23/2026

Full-Time

Knight Division Tactical is hiring a Drone Operator for global domestic and international security, intelligence, reconnaissance, and mission-support operations. The role operates unmanned aerial systems and provides real-time aerial intelligence, situational awareness, and operational support under command direction. The position belongs to the site's drone operations roles and carries no listed salary or fixed work city.

The operator joins mission teams that work across private military, security, and defense technology contracting. The work requires disciplined judgment, technically proficient UAS operation, and the ability to function in dynamic, time-sensitive conditions. Knight Division Tactical's KDT careers information describes drone work tied to crisis response, intelligence, reconnaissance, and operational overwatch.

• Role:
  Drone Operator
• Employer:
  
  Knight Division Tactical
• Location:
  
  Global
• Work:
  Security, intelligence, reconnaissance, and mission support

Applicants should have a current resume that explains UAS flight experience, mission work, technical systems knowledge, and any aviation or security credentials. The application decision also includes the type of operational environment and travel commitment that the global assignment may require.

The Drone Operator supports domestic and international security, intelligence, reconnaissance, and mission-support operations. Aerial work includes real-time intelligence, situational awareness, and operational support tied to mission objectives and command direction.

Knight Division Tactical places drone pilots alongside ground elements, command staff, and intelligence personnel. The careers material describes aerial awareness, reconnaissance, targeting support, operational overwatch, sensor-data integration, force protection, and mission planning as parts of its drone-pilot work. Those functions make clear that the operator handles live operational information rather than isolated recreational flights.

The role requires technically proficient unmanned aerial systems operation and disciplined judgment. A Drone Operator must interpret the aircraft's sensor output, maintain operational awareness, and communicate useful information to the people directing the mission.

• Operate unmanned aerial systems during assigned missions.
• Provide real-time aerial intelligence and situational awareness.
• Integrate sensor data into live operations.
• Coordinate with ground elements, command staff, and intelligence personnel.
• Support force protection and mission planning.
• Maintain aviation and operational rule compliance.

Dynamic, time-sensitive conditions require an operator to protect the flight task and the wider mission at the same time. Clear handoffs, accurate observations, and controlled decisions keep aerial information usable for the teams working on the ground.

Commercial UAS work in the United States commonly runs under 14 CFR Part 107. The FAA remote pilot requirements include a minimum age of 16, English-language ability, physical and mental fitness for safe flight, and an initial aeronautical knowledge examination. The FAA also requires a Remote Pilot Certificate for operations under the Small UAS Rule.

Part 107 operations require the pilot to avoid manned aircraft, keep the drone within visual line of sight unless an allowed observer arrangement applies, and avoid careless or reckless operation. The rules also cover airspace authorization, altitude, visibility, daylight or approved twilight operations, drone registration, preflight safety, and incident reporting.

The FAA requires recurrent training within the previous 24 calendar months for Part 107 operations. A candidate who holds the required certificate can keep the credential accessible during flight and maintain the knowledge needed for safe work in changing operational conditions.

Knight Division Tactical provides private security contracting, armed and unarmed security, planning and execution, residential security, event security, executive protection, maritime security, hostage rescue, and static and roving security. Its stated contract areas include the Forest Service, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, FEMA,…