Drone Light Show Pilot

Job Information

Location : Hybrid / Alexandria, VA - Remote

Title : Drone Pilot

Reports to : Director of Operations

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT

Pixis Drones crafts awe-inspiring aerial experiences by marrying artistry, engineering, and storytelling. We design and deliver large‑scale drone light shows for brands, live events, and cultural moments around the globe. We’re a nimble, innovative, and entrepreneurial team passionate about precision, creativity, and pushing the boundaries of aerial entertainment.

THE ROLE

You will serve as flight lead (Pilot in Command or Co‑Pilot as assigned), responsible for the safe execution of drone light shows across an expansive scale—from small swarm operations of ~100 drones to 1,500 drones. You will partner with creative, production, and operations teams to translate artistic vision into safe, repeatable, high‑impact aerial performances.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Flight Operations & Safety

• Act as RPIC / Co‑Pilot for test flights, rehearsals, and live shows; maintain command / control of the swarm.
• Lead comprehensive pre‑mission planning : site survey, grid / coordinate design, pad layout, margin offsets, termination zones, redundancy, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance : FAA Part 107, Remote ID, airspace authorizations (via LAANC / DroneZone), night operations, and over‑people rules when applicable.
• Confirm night‑ops readiness : anti‑collision lighting, observer coverage, comms plan, geofence containment.
• Conduct on‑site safety briefings and risk reviews with your field crew, clients, and local stakeholders.

Systems, Software & Data

Field Leadership & Client Collaboration

Maintenance & Operational Readiness

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred

HOW WE WORK

At Pixis Drones, precision meets creative spectacle . We engineer safety into every show—from redundancy in hardware / software to procedural discipline and real‑time decision frameworks. Our creative edge is rooted in reliability and operational rigor. We welcome people from diverse domains—aviation, robotics, events, media—and provide systems training and mentorship to help you grow.

PHYSICAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

NEXT STEPS

To apply for this position please respond to this posting with your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

It is the policy of Pixis to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Pixis will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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