Lead Demo Pilot

Flock Safety•Atlanta, GA

2d•$84,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Flock Safety is seeking an experienced Lead Demo Pilot to set the standard for our Drone as First Responder (DFR) and demonstration programs. The Lead Demo Pilot will play a crucial role in guiding demo operations, mentoring and evaluating Demo Pilots, and ensuring safe, consistent, and professional flight demonstrations across all locations. The ideal candidate will hold a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, demonstrate deep operational knowledge of the Flock Aerodome system, and possess strong leadership skills to support both pilots and the broader Aviation Division.This position offers a unique opportunity to represent cutting edge technology that saves lives and improves public safety. This position is an on-site position at a demo facility in Atlanta and will require up to 40% domestic travel.

Requirements

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (required).
Demonstrated RPIC experience in structured UAS operations, ideally in demo, DFR, or public safety environments.
Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and Flock’s Demo & DFR SOP standards (airspace, weather, VLOS, safety planning).
Proven ability to mentor, evaluate, and standardize other pilots through training and example.
Excellent decision making skills under pressure, with disciplined applications of go/no-go and abort criteria.
Attention to detail and problem solving skills to maintain consistency and safety in demo operations.
Skilled communicator, able to coordinate across flight crews while representing Flock professionally to clients.
Customer focused mindset, with the ability to support internal and external stakeholders effectively.
Capable of independent field operation while thriving in collaborative, crossfunctional teams.
Ability to travel up to 40% and work outdoors over 70% of the time.
Physical capability to support flight operations, including handling equipment up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Oversee Demonstration Operations: Act as RPIC or supervising pilot during demos and fly days. Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, company SOPs, and safety protocols. Lead pre-flight planning, crew briefings, and post-flight debriefs, and represent demo operations at high-profile events when required.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and mentor Demo Pilots to maintain consistency and excellence across the team. Support hiring and onboarding in coordination with the Chief Pilot. Provide feedback and coaching to ensure Demo Pilots are prepared for both operational and client-facing responsibilities.
Standardization & Training Oversight: Develop and maintain demo pilot training and recurrency programs. Conduct check-ins, evaluations, and scenario based standardization flights. Ensure demo pilots remain current in qualifications, SOP knowledge, and customer engagement standards.
Operational Oversight: Monitor demo operations across locations to ensure alignment with SOP go/no-go criteria, abort triggers, and contingency planning. Confirm demo facilities are resourced with required aircraft, batteries, and connectivity equipment. Support the Chief Pilot by providing regular updates on demo pilot performance and operational readiness.
Safety & Compliance: Review demo incident reports and ensure documentation aligns with FAA and Flock requirements. Contribute to trend analysis and implement operational adjustments to strengthen demo safety and consistency. Reinforce Flock’s non-punitive safety culture within the demo pilot team.
Cross-Functional Engagement: Work directly with Sales and DFR Specialists to plan and deliver safe and effective demos and fly days. Provide operational feedback from field operations to Product and Engineering teams to support ongoing system improvements. Represent demo operations in Aviation Division discussions and provide recommendations for program growth and refinement.

Benefits

Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.
Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support.
Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
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