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Part 107 Flight Operator

Buoyant Aero logoBuoyant Aero (YC S21)YC S21
TypeContract
SenioritySenior
LocationSan Francisco, CA
Posted11/9/2026
Operations

Buoyant Aero is hiring experienced drone pilots to support experimental lighter-than-air aircraft operations in the Bay Area.

This is a highly hands-on field role involving:

  • flight operations
  • marine-based operations
  • launch/recovery
  • battery swaps
  • troubleshooting
  • unconventional aircraft systems

Requirements

  • FAA Part 107
  • 5+ years professional drone piloting
  • Fixed-wing or nontraditional aircraft experience
  • Mission Planner experience
  • ArduPilot and/or PX4 experience

Preferred

  • RC aircraft building
  • CAD / 3D printing
  • Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting
  • Marine experience

Contract / field operations role with recurring work potential.

To apply:

Email resume + portfolio to:

jobs@buoyant.aero

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Company info

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Buoyant Aero

Bringing back blimps

SeedYC S21
Founded2020
HQSan Francisco, United States
Size1–10 employees
IndustryTechnology, Information and Internet
Unlock human wisdom
ThesisTermsPrivacy
Funding
  • Seed · Aug 29, 2021
Tech stackairship, thrive, hubspot, google-workspace, salesforce, helium, workspace, python, dropbox, turning

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