Title: Support Engineer II
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Duration: 6+ Months (With Possibility of Extension/Conversion)
Pay Range - $35- $40/hr

Job Description:

This position is searching 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 operation readiness activities and logistics planning as needed.

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

Top must-have hard skills:

• 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• 2+ years of commercial drone piloting experience (bigger commercial drones). 
• Strong pre-flight planning process
• 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 with commercial UAS industry
• Aviation safety experience as a Safety Officer or similar
• Needs more than just DJI, remote control airplanes would work too 
• Must be able to fly in manual mode- specifically no GPS
• Must have professional experience flying drones, no less than 50 hours logged flight time

Benefits:

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)