Who is Flock?
Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. Our hardware and software suite connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public-private safety network. Trusted by over 5,000 communities, 4,500 law enforcement agencies, and 1,000 businesses, Flock delivers real-time intelligence while prioritizing privacy and responsible innovation.
We’re a high-performance, low-ego team driven by urgency, collaboration, and bold thinking. Working at Flock means tackling big challenges, moving fast, and continuously improving. It’s intense but deeply rewarding for those who want to make an impact.
With nearly $700M in venture funding and a $7.5B valuation, we’re scaling intentionally and seeking top talent to help build the impossible. If you value teamwork, ownership, and solving tough problems, Flock could be the place for you.
The Opportunity
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.
What You’ll Do
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.
The Skillset
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.
Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.
90 Days at Flock
We prescribe to 90 day plans and believe that good days lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired in this role at Flock Safety.
The First 30 Days
Learn the cadence and expectation of the Lead Demo Pilot role
Balance flying demos with new responsibilities for mentoring and standardization
Establish a working rhythm with the Chief Pilot and Sales/DFR teams.
The First 60 Days
Lead demo pilot debriefs and support recurrent training
Take ownership of demo checklists, communication plans, and contingency templates
Establish trust and open communication with your pilot team
90 Days & Beyond
Lead standardization flights
Visit demo sites to evaluate consistency of operations and identify opportunities for improvement
Represent the Demo Pilot Team in leadership discussions and provide recommendations for SOP updates and operational adjustments
Salary & Equity
In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary between $84,000 and $110,000 as well as Flock Safety Stock Options. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. Your recruiter will discuss this in-depth with you during our first chat.
Location
This role is based in Atlanta, Georgia where you’ll join our dynamic team to collaborate in person and drive innovation. Candidates must reside in or relocate to Atlanta, Georgia for this position.
The Perks
🌴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.
📚Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo and so much more.
🏠Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.
Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at recruiting@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level.
Flock Safety is aware of fraudulent individuals and agencies falsely claiming to represent our company. All legitimate communication from Flock Safety will come from an email address ending in @flocksafety.com. We do not make job offers through messaging apps, social platforms, or unauthorized third parties, and we will never request payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process. If you encounter suspicious outreach related to a Flock Safety role, please report it to recruiting@flocksafety.com
