Drone Operator - Flight Support Engineer

Job Title: Drone Operator - Flight Support Engineer

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (Onsite - 2 weeks of travelling to Seattle at the start)

Job Duration: 5 Months Contract with Possibility of Extension

Pay Rate: $35.00/hr to $40.00/hr

Interview process: 2 Rounds

• SIM evaluation (drone simulation test; remote controller, client-provided laptop).
• Local candidates will do the interview in-person at clients office.
• They will have multiple day to prepare for the official simulator flight test.
• Relocation candidates will be shipped a SIM evaluation kit.
• 30 minute - 1/hr. Behavioral video call with a client's manager.

Job Description:

Drone Operator Role

• This position is searching for a skilled Part 107 certified operator with extensive experience operating drones via a remote control.
• The qualified candidate will act as an operations specialist assisting in the development and test of cutting-edge safety-related technologies.
• The role includes mission planning and lightweight maintenance duties.
• The candidate should demonstrate attention to detail, a safety-oriented attitude, flexibility, and enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology.
• This individual will also conduct operation readiness activities and logistics planning as needed.
• The candidate will join a Research and Development team working on inventing and developing new transformative experiences.

Day to Day:

• Remote control drone piloting
• Data Collection
• Working a 2nd shift - 3 pm to 11:30 pm
• Drive to off-site work locations daily (work vehicle will be provided).
• Work variable shifts and schedules, including weekends when applicable. Schedule changes frequently depending on certain daylight conditions.
• Overtime may be required and approved based on work assignment/deliverables.
• Mission planning, lightweight maintenance duties.

Must Haves:

• 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• 2 years of commercial drone piloting experience (bigger commercial drones).
• Strong pre-flight planning process
• Employees must, with or without reasonable accommodation, be able to lift up to 50 pounds on some occasions, stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours (with breaks), and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Experience with the commercial UAS industry
• Aviation safety experience as a Safety Officer or similar
• Needs more than just DJI; remote control airplanes would work too
• Must be able to fly in manual mode- specifically, no GPS
• Must have professional experience flying drones, with no less than 50 hours logged flight time

Plusses:

• Filming experience
• FVP pilot
• Photography
• Videography
• Gamming background
• Model they like- Pixhawks

Leadership principles:

• Ownership
• Bias for action
• Deep dive
• Customer Obsession
• Insist on the highest standards

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.