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

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:

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.

Must Haves:

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:

Photography

Videography

Gaming background

Model they like- Pixhawks

Ownership

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.

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