Part 107 Drone Operator

Requirements

· Experience with ArduPilot and Mission Planner using Fixed Wing Aircraft

· Experience to include hobbyist fixed-wing RC and/or other UAS experience

· Must be able to operate IFR, read and interpret sectional charts, airspace hazards, topography, airport data, and operate in controlled airspace

· Must be able to communicate with ATC operations and air-to-air coordination with other aircraft and other airspace management agencies

Qualifications

· Must be FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certified, or able to obtain certification

· Must be Amateur Radio Technician Licensed, or able to obtain certification

Tasks

· Pilot in Command

· Mission planning

· UAS launch & recovery

· Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks

· Perform UAS maintenance

· Maintain UAS logbooks

· Manage radio network to support UAS operations (Silvus, TrellisWare, etc)

· Assist with site assessments and inform teams about the possible use of UAS

· Coordinate with national and international intelligence agencies

· Develop data sharing capability, trend analysis, and procedures

· Plan, coordinate, and act as safety officer for flight operations

· Provide comprehensive technical post-flight analysis and log file analysis

Company Benefits

· We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities