- Englewood, Colorado, United States
- On-site
- Part-time · Associate
- $25–$45 per hour
- 1–5 years
Skilled, safety-focused FAA Part 107-certified Drone Pilot to support unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations, flight testing, and engineering development, including defense-related projects.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $25.00- $45.00. This range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to hourly rate, this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute UAS flight operations in compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations and safety procedures.
- Pilot quadcopters and FPV aircraft in manual (acro/rate) mode.
- Serve as Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC), conducting risk assessments and ensuring safe flight operations.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to develop flight plans, execute tests, and evaluate aircraft performance.
- Inspect, assemble, and maintain UAS equipment, including configuration, calibration, and troubleshooting.
Requirements
- Nice to have: Advanced UAS repair, configuration, tuning, and flight testing experience
- Nice to have: Familiarity with QGroundControl
- Nice to have: Familiarity with FPV communications
- Nice to have: Familiarity with radio controls
- Nice to have: Familiarity with telemetry