Drone Operator

Job Title: Support Engineer II
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)
Duration: 6 months (Extension/Conversion possible)

Pay Range : 35$/hr -40$/hr

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, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable )

Role Summary

• We are seeking a Part 107 certified Drone Operator / Support Engineer II with strong hands-on commercial drone flying experience.
• The role supports R&D initiatives focused on developing and testing advanced drone and aerial delivery technologies.
• The candidate will perform mission planning, drone operations, data collection, and lightweight maintenance in a highly safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate drones using remote control in manual (non-GPS) mode
• Execute data collection missions and flight operations
• Perform mission planning and operational readiness activities
• Conduct lightweight drone maintenance tasks
• Work variable schedules including night shifts (3:00 PM 11:30 PM)
• Travel to offsite locations daily using company-provided vehicles
• Adapt to changing schedules based on daylight and mission requirements
• Support R&D team in testing next-generation drone technologies
• Participate in operational safety and logistics planning

Must-Have Requirements

• Valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• Minimum 2+ years of commercial drone piloting experience
• At least 50+ logged flight hours (professional experience)
• Experience flying larger commercial drones (not just DJI)
• Ability to fly in manual mode (no GPS assistance)
• Strong pre-flight planning skills
• Experience in aviation safety / Safety Officer role preferred

Physical ability to:

• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Stand/walk 810 hours with breaks
• Perform frequent bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling
• Experience in commercial UAS industry operations

Nice to Have (Plusses):

• FPV drone flying experience
• Photography / videography experience
• Filming background
• Gaming or simulator experience
• Experience with Pixhawk-based systems

Work Conditions

• Night shift: 3 PM 11:30 PM
• Onsite field operations with travel between locations

• drone
• 107 certification
• 107
• remote pilot
• Drone pilot
• video
• Video operator
• Photography