107 Drone Pilot (Full Time)

Description

Serve as FAA Certified Drone Pilot for one of JetPro’s clients, via JetPro’s JetPro HR™ program. Position is based on the West Coast, including the San Francisco Bay Area & Central/Northern California.

Requirements

Hard Skill Requirements

• FAA Part 107 Certification .  FAA Part 107 Drone Certification required.  No exceptions.
• RPIC Experience .  Minimum of 1-year RPIC (Remote Pilot in Command) experience required.
• Transmission & Distribution Inspections .  Experience preferred with transmission & distribution inspection environments.
• PC Skills .  Basic PC skills required, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, electronic file management, simple graphic/photo management skills (sizing & cropping), Internet, and video conferencing.
• Organizational .  Organizational skills & strict attention to detail with a passion for accuracy.
• Time Management .  Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

 

Soft Skill Requirements

• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude!  
• Friendly interactions with clients, crew, co-workers, and management at all times.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.

 

P hysical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing / walking while conducting drone flights, often on uneven terrain.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (video review & analysis)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times (e.g. lifting drone in/out of vehicle)
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.

 

JetPro Pilots, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Summary

We are accepting applications for full-time professional Drone Pilots, to be based in or near Concord, Redding, or Salinas, CA, assigned exclusively to one of JetPro’s California based clients.  

 

Primary Duties

• Conduct Drone Flights .  Conduct drone flights as instructed.  Travel to/from drone launch sites via personal vehicle, company vehicle, or rental vehicle, as needed.  Some drone launch sites will be remote and may require the use of a 4x4 vehicle.  Flight time is estimated to be approximately 50 hours per month (~3 hours per day), but subject to change as needs change.
• Conduct Post-Flight Analysis .  Conduct post-flight & follow-up video review, analysis, and documentation, as instructed.
• Maintain Confidentiality .  This role will have visibility to sensitive information.  It is critical to maintain professionalism and confidentiality, both internally and externally.  Information is shared with others only as a need-to-know basis.  Employee will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement as part of their employment.
• Submit Timesheet Bi-Weekly (CrewTrac™).  As an employee of JetPro Pilots, Drone Pilots will submit a bi-weekly timesheet to JetPro via JetPro’s exclusive CrewTrac™ system.  Wages will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.
• Submit Expense Report Weekly (TripTrac™).  As an employee of JetPro Pilots, and if needed from week-to-week, Drone Pilots will submit a weekly expense report to JetPro via JetPro’s exclusive TripTrac™ system.  Expenses will be reimbursed on a weekly basis.
• Safety Equipment .  Accept and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, including but not limited to Safety PPE As required, including but not limited to hard hat, safety vest, and boots.
• All Other.   Accept other duties as required.

 

Pay & Benefits

• Wages .  Drone Pilots will be hourly at-will employees, employed by JetPro on a W2 basis.  Pay will commensurate with experience in the range of $25-$50 per hour.
• Expenses .  Approved expenses will be reimbursed (pre-tax).
• Time Off .  No paid time off is offered for the first year.  Unpaid time off may be requested.
• Health Insurance .  High-deductible plan with optional Health Savings Account.
• Retirement .  Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) Safe Harbor plan, including up to 4% company match after 10 weeks.
• Dental .  Available at employee expense, via payroll deduction.
• Vision .  Available at employee expense, via payroll deduction.
• Life.  Group Life Insurance included at no charge.  Optional Voluntary Life coverage available for employee and/or spouse/dependents at employee expense, via payroll deduction.