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Drone Operator / UAV Pilot - FAA Part 107 Certified
Concord, NC
Fulltime (Permanent)
Must be willing to attend one-time training in Dallas, TX.
Job Description:
Certification Required: FAA Part 107
We are looking for a Drone Operator / UAV Pilot with an active FAA Part 107 Certification. The candidate will be responsible for safely operating drones for aerial inspections, mapping, photography, videography, site monitoring, and data collection.
Responsibilities:
- Operate drones safely as per project requirements.
- Perform pre-flight and post-flight equipment checks.
- Follow FAA Part 107 rules and company safety guidelines.
- Capture aerial photos, videos, inspection, or mapping data.
- Maintain flight logs and basic documentation.
- Coordinate with field teams and project managers.
Requirements
- Active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is mandatory.
- Hands-on drone flying experience.
- Knowledge of drone safety, airspace rules, and weather conditions.
- Ability to work onsite and travel to field locations.
- Good communication and attention to detail.
- Experience with DJI drones, DroneDeploy, Pix4D, or GIS tools is preferred.
Salary : $35,000 - $40,000