Remote work: Drone Pilot (Seattle) Job at Collabera, Seattle, WA

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  • Collabera
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Job Title: Drone Operator

Job Location: Seattle, WA 98108

Travel: 75% travel in the year

Job Duration: 6 Months Contract

Job Description:

  • This position is in search of a skilled Part 107 certified operator with extensive experience operating drones via 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:

  • 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.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • 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 on work assignment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with the commercial UAS industry.
  • Aviation safety experience as a Safety Officer or similar.

Degree or Certification:

  • Bachelor’s (preferred, but not required).

Must-have hard skills:

  • Experience in commercial drone piloting (bigger commercial drones).
  • Flexibility and adaptability – schedules and paths changing.

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:

Information Technology

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Shift work,

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