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