Drone Operator

Job Title: Drone Operator - Support Engineer II

Job Location: Seattle, WA 98101

Job Duration: 6 Months Contract

Pay Rate: $25.00/hr to $31.20/hr

Job Description:

• This position is in search for a skilled Part107 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 limited operation readiness activities and logistics planning as needed.


• The role will also require cross team training to support teams such as (but not limited to) delivery sites for pre-launch tasks.


• The candidate will join a Research and Development team working on inventing and developing new transformative experiences.

Requirements:

• 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate


• 2+ years of Remote-Control pilot experience with excellent coordination and execution


• 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 leading small teams


• Travel up to 75% of the year


• Valid Driver s License and able to satisfy clients driver eligibility criteria


• Work in volatile weather conditions (heat, rain, wind, snow) all within the established safety thresholds


• Drive to offsite work locations daily (work vehicle will be provided)


• Work variable shifts and schedules, including weekends when applicable.


• Overtime may be required and approved based off od work assignment.


• MVR test needs to be added to the Accurate background check- drug is not needed


• R and D program- changes every

Typical Day in the Role:

• They can possibly start as early as 3 am and end as late as midnight


• Possible weekends especially if traveling


• 5 day a week- currently crews start at 1:00 and ends at 8:30 but this can change; 8 hour shift

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with the commercial UAS industry


• Aviation safety experience as a Safety Officer or similar


• Excellent business communications and reporting skills


• Part 107 license needed- drone pilot

Degree or Certification:

• Bachelor s (preferred, but not required)

KPI:

• Attendance as there are attendance issues

Leadership Principle:

• Ownership


• Biased for action


• Deep dive- customer obsession


• Insist on the highest standards

Top 3 must-have hard skills:

• Experience in commercial drone pilot (bigger commercials drone)


• Flexibility and adaptability schedules changing paths are changing