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Junior Survey Drone Pilot

ZenaDrone Inc. · Arizona City, AZ, USA · Remote ·

Pay:
36.000 - 48.000
Job type:
Full Time

ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes. ZenaTech serves over 100 enterprise software customers in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors, with drones used in agriculture, defense, and logistics industries. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and the UAE.

Job Overview
ZenaTech is seeking a Junior Survey Drone Pilot to support drone-based land surveying and geospatial operations. This is an entry-level position for candidates interested in both traditional survey fieldwork and drone technology, offering a clear growth path into advanced surveying and UAS operations.

This role is hands-on and physically demanding, requiring work outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as heavy lifting and manual survey tasks. Candidates must be prepared for the dirtier aspects of surveying, including digging for monuments, carrying equipment, and working long hours in the sun or rough terrain.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with

survey setup

including GPS rovers, total stations, tripods, and ground control points.

Perform

field labor tasks :

Digging to uncover and set survey monuments.

Marking/staking points in soil, gravel, or uneven terrain.

Carrying and lifting survey/UAS equipment (up to 75 lbs).

Work outdoors in

sun, rain, cold, mud, and rough terrain .

Collect and organize

field data

for mapping, boundary surveys, and construction projects.

Record accurate

field notes, sketches, and barcode scans

for asset tracking.

Ensure proper care, transport, and maintenance of

survey and UAS equipment .

Follow

safety standards

and assist with field risk assessments.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent ( Required ). Coursework or degree in

Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or GIS

preferred.

Valid driver’s license

and reliable transportation ( Required ).

Comfortable working outdoors in

all weather conditions .

Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Interest in

surveying and drone technology ; prior exposure a plus.

Required FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and experience with drone technology

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status.

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