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Drone Operator

Contract to Hire: seattle, Washington, US

Salary Range: 25.00 - 31.00 | Per Hour

Job Code: 363072

End Date: 2025-07-19

Days Left: 21 days, 20 hours left

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 Client's 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 need 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 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
Job Requirement
  • RPIC/T&D
  • UAV Pilot
  • Remote Pilot in Command
  • Drone Operator
  • FAA Part 107 Pilot
  • Drone Pilot FAA Part 107
  • Part 107 Pilot
  • Certified Drone Operator
  • Unmanned Vehicle Operator
Reach Out to a Recruiter
  • Recruiter
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Nishant Kumar
  • nishant.makumar@collabera.com
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