Summary
CHS has an exciting and unique opportunity at our Global Grain & Processing export facility in Myrtle Grove, LA . We are looking for a Drone Pilot Intern to fly our UAVs (drones) for bird mitigation/deterrence missions. You may also be tasked with performing comprehensive visual inspections on critical infrastructure, collecting detailed imagery that will be used for analysis and reporting. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills by learning from and collaborating with a talented team of business and continuous learning professionals.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all FAA regulations, company policies, and procedures.
- Coordinate with location managers to schedule flights
- Perform preflight, flight and post-flight duties on aircraft
- Upload and organize data from drone
- Perform basic maintenance to keep drones functional
- Responsible for completing daily flight logs
- May include travel to our southern facilities in LA and TX.
- Shift could include dawn, dusk, weekdays, weekends – but would be a set schedule.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- FAA Part 107 UAS Certificate.
- Applicable UAS work experience (proof of flight time).
- Excellent communication skills, customer focus, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, self‑motivated with confirmed leadership abilities, presentation skills and be able to function in a team‑oriented. environment with resource and time constraints.
- A passion for customers and product quality.
Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Aviation experience preferred.
- Photogrammetric (Pix4D, DroneDeploy, etc.) experience or certification.
- Indoor inspections (Flyability Elios) experience.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).
Benefits
Benefits for every life stage: We understand that you’re here to create a life for yourself and your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits program that considers your well‑being and supports you during every life stage. Full‑time employees are eligible for health and welfare benefits and the 401(k) on the first of the month following their hire date. Your Benefits Health and well‑being Medical Dental Vision Critical illness Accident insurance Group legal services Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) CHS Fit360o well‑being program Employee assistance program Mental health services from Learn to Live Finance and security Pension plan 401(k) plan Profit‑sharing Life insurance Auto/Home Dependent life insurance Short‑ and long‑term disability Identity protection Life and career Vacation time, paid time off and sick leave Floating holidays Paid parental leave Adoption assistance New baby kits Military benefits Paid volunteer hours Tuition reimbursement Learning and professional development courses and training Leadership development training Note: Benefits listed are only a brief overview of the CHS Benefits Program. Benefit eligibility varies based on job, location and length of service.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
#J-18808-Ljbffr