At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and monitor drones for cattle management from our Sydney Operations Centre.
- Company: Brumby, an innovative drone company transforming cattle herding.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.
- Other info: Work closely with engineers and the founder in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a pioneering team reshaping agriculture with autonomous drones.
- Qualifications: Current Remote Pilot Licence and comfort with early starts and weekends.
The predicted salary is between 134640 - 164560 $ per year.
The Company founded in 2025 by Sam Rogers builds autonomous drones that move and monitor cattle across the world’s largest properties. We’re replacing helicopters and motorbikes with drones that herd cattle, count herds, and monitor pasture on their own. Our drones launch from a dock, fly the paddock, do the work, and come home.
We are looking for a Remote Pilot to operate and monitor it from our Remote Operations Centre in Sydney. This is our first dedicated pilot hire, and you will help shape how Brumby runs flight operations as the fleet grows.
The Role
From our Remote Operations Centre in Sydney, you’ll oversee missions flying over cattle stations thousands of kilometres away, watching over aircraft as they launch from the dock, muster and count cattle, inspect fence lines and water troughs, and come home. This is not a typical job. Our aircraft is still evolving, so you’ll be flying new hardware as it comes off the bench, and your feedback will go straight to the engineers building it. When the aircraft aren’t flying, you’ll be hands-on in the workshop, helping prep, wire, and repair them.
Flights often start from 4AM and run on weekends, so you’ll need to be comfortable with an operational roster rather than a nine-to-five. As we move towards one pilot supervising multiple aircraft at once, you’ll help build the procedures that make that safe.
What we’re looking for
- Must-haves
- You hold a current Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)
- You have a 25kg powered lift endorsement on your RePL
- You’re comfortable working early starts and weekends
- You stay calm and make sound decisions when things don’t go to plan
- You’re based in Sydney, and able to work on-site at our Remote Operations Centre in Alexandria
- Strong advantages
- You’ve worked in a remote operations centre (i.e. mining, or another 24/7 operation)
- You’ve passed the IREX or BVLOS OCTA examination
- You’ve served as a Chief Remote Pilot, or worked closely with one
- You’ve done test flying on new or experimental aircraft
- You’re handy with electronics, whether that’s soldering, crimping or wiring
The Work
- Flying and supervising BVLOS missions over cattle stations from our Remote Operations Centre
- Pre-flight checks, mission monitoring, and responding to anything unexpected in the air
- Test flying new aircraft, hardware, and software, and feeding back to engineering
- Hands-on prep, maintenance, and repairs on our aircraft fleet
- Helping build the flight operations procedures that let us scale to more aircraft per pilot
The Setup
- Based on-site at our Remote Operations Centre in Sydney
- Early starts and weekend shifts as part of a regular operational roster
- Full Australian working rights required
- Work directly with the founder and the engineering team
- Competitive salary and early stage equity
Application deadline: October 30, 2026, 5PM AEDT.
Remote Pilot employer: Brumby
Brumby is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, where every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of agricultural technology. Located in Sydney, our small but growing team offers unique opportunities for personal and professional growth, with direct access to the founding team and the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced startup environment. We prioritise employee well-being and creativity, encouraging the use of AI tools to streamline operations and enhance productivity, making it a rewarding place for those looking to thrive in a meaningful role.
