Hiring: UAS Operational Pilot & Instructor-Rome, NY Company: Firestorm Location: Rome, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:42:46 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : R, Risk Management, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •4+ years of experience operating Group 2/3 fixed-wing UAS via ground control station (GCS) in military, commercial, or public safety settings. •2+ years of remote-control pilot experience Qualifications: •High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education •U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance •FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required in order to fly, must obtain in first 30 days of employment •FPV flying proficiency from basic manual control through advanced acro and precision maneuvering experience •Applied hands-on capability in FPV systems, including RC, flight controllers, cameras, motors, propellers and peripherals. •Prior military service, specifically with Group 2/3 fixed-wing UAS, or tactical drone operations experience •Strong knowledge of FPV components and systems, including RC RX/TX, flight controllers, video transmitters (VTX), and supporting peripherals •Demonstrated capacity to effectively teach and communicate FPV flight theory and safe operational practices •Operational familiarity with EO/IR, LiDAR, or multispectral payloads •Knowledge of JADC2 environments and tactical network integration Compensation: •$110,000 - $125,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Equity: Meaningful equity grant in a growth-stage defense technology company Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!