FPV Flight Instructor

Who we are

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

What you will be doing

As an FPV Flight Instructor, you’ll be a key member of the Mobile Training Team (MTT), working alongside a Field Instructor and reporting into the Training Lead. Your primary mission is to train and coach students—many of them new to FPV—on how to fly Neros drones safely and effectively under real-world conditions.

You’ll deliver both classroom and field-based instruction, demonstrate advanced FPV and line-of-sight maneuvers under pressure, and provide clear, objective evaluations of student performance. When not actively training, you'll support the Training Lead in refining and improving course content to keep pace with evolving tactics, feedback, and system updates.

This role requires travel expectations of a minimum of 50%

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on instruction to new operators, always modeling safe and effective FPV flight practices

• Demonstrate advanced FPV acro maneuvers (rate mode) under pressure to set a clear example for students

• Coach students through structured training programs while adapting to their skill levels and learning pace

• Maintain a respectful, mission-focused classroom and flight line—setting the tone for professionalism and accountability

• Objectively evaluate student performance and provide actionable, constructive feedback aligned with course goals

• Collaborate with the Training Lead to evolve and improve training content and delivery methods

• Support technical readiness by assisting in the maintenance and troubleshooting of FPV training systems

• Enforce compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations and internal safety protocols

• Operate confidently in dynamic, field-based training environments with full responsibility for student outcomes

You should have the following

• Expert FPV Drone Pilot (acro mode)

• Experience in teaching, coaching or mentoring adults in a technical environment

• Experience in troubleshooting FPV drones

• Good understanding of UAV full system

• Expert at safety and risk assessment

• Experience with mechanical assembly

• Good documentation and communication

• High attention to detail

Nice to have

• FAA Part 107 Certificate (strongly preferred) - must be willing to study and pass the Part 107 exam within 3 weeks of hire

• Prior military or tactical UAS experience

US Salary Range

$90,000 - $120,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.