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Vexcel

Check Airman / Training Pilot

Medford, OR · On-site

... Vexcel Imaging US Inc. is a technology company that manufactures market-leading aerial survey ... This role requires an experienced pilot with good interpersonal skills who enjoys working with and ...

TalentBridgeX

E-UAS Pilot/Technician

Washington, DC · On-site

The program provides Enhanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (E-UAS) for persistent aerial ISR overwatch ... Experience operating UAS sensors/payloads such as EO/IR cameras, thermal imaging, live video ...

JDK Drones

Drone Pilot

Dallas, TX · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Operate drones to capture aerial imagery and data safely, in compliance with FAA and company ... Experience operating drones (DJI preferred) with high-resolution imaging.Strong problem-solving ...

JDK Drones

$60 - $80/hr

Operate drones to capture aerial imagery and data safely, in compliance with FAA and company ... Experience operating drones (DJI preferred) with high-resolution imaging.Strong problem-solving ...

Acuren

UAS Drone Pilot III

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Operate small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) to inspect electrical infrastructure in accordance ... thermal imaging), inspection best practices and regulatory changes. * Comply with airspace ...

Air Pixels, Inc.

UAS Drone Pilot III

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Operate small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) to inspect electrical infrastructure in accordance ... thermal imaging), inspection best practices and regulatory changes. * Comply with airspace ...

CenterPoint Energy

Drone Pilot

Houston, TX · On-site

Collect, process, and analyze aerial imagery and sensor data (e.g., thermal, LiDAR, RGB) to provide ... Experience with thermal imaging, LiDAR, or multispectral sensors. * Knowledge of utility ...

TSMG

UAS Drone Pilot

Houston, TX · On-site

As a Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient execution of complex drone ... imaging, photogrammetry, GIS mapping tools). * Oversee the collection of high-resolution aerial ...

TSMG

UAS Drone Pilot

Houston, TX · On-site

As a Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient execution of complex drone ... imaging, photogrammetry, GIS mapping tools). * Oversee the collection of high-resolution aerial ...

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Jr. Drone Pilot (Jr. Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot) - DFW Region

Plano, TX • On-site

Arch Aerial LLC
Library and Information Services • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Arch Aerial LLCexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Execute scheduled UAS flights in industrial settings and manage related data transfer.

  • Perform field piloting duties, including operating multi-rotor UAS and collecting content and inspection data.

  • Participate in training on piloting, safety, and technical skills related to UAS operations.

Job description

Arch Aerial LLC is seeking a highly motivated Junior UAS Pilot (Drone Pilot) to create and collect both captivating content and high utility industrial inspection data (for our construction and energy service lines). This is a full time hourly position which can expect 35-45 hours per week.



Functions & Responsibilities

Execute scheduled UAS (unmanned aerial systems) missions for Arch Aerial LLC, primarily in industrial settings. Duties and responsibilities include execution of UAS flights, data management, and data transfer. Must be familiar with multi-rotor UAS operation; fixed wing UAS operational experience is a plus. As this is an entry level Junior UAS Pilot role, previous professional UAS Pilot experience is not required, but is highly recommended. Whether a candidate has previous professional UAS Piloting experience or not, training will be conducted by Arch Aerial on Arch Aerial piloting, process, safety, and technical skills for all new hires.


Workload will consist of roughly 35 - 45 hours of operation per week, with opportunities for overtime beyond 40 hours per week. Travel is to be expected, and candidates should understand that duties are often performed outside in Gulf Coast and Southwest climates which include hot and humid conditions. Additional opportunities for piloting work both inside and outside of the DFW area will become available from time-to-time. Piloting duties will be conducted in the field, and any administrative or data technician duties require the Junior UAS Pilot to be in-office (i.e. this position is not remote).


We value (i) experience, (ii) a strong and efficient work ethic, and (iii) strong piloting skills, and (iv) integrity more than a specific educational degree.

Requirements

  • Primary Requirements:
    • Part 107 Remote Pilot Endorsement
    • 6 Months of Commercial Drone Piloting Experience (full time or 1099)
    • Experience flying multi-rotor UAS
  • Secondary Traits (not required but will make the candidate highly competitive)
    • TWIC Card
    • Experience with methane detection or optical gas imaging
    • Experience in the construction industry
    • Experience with photo/video editing
    • LiDAR capture / editing experience
  • Tertiary Traits (not required, and not as important as secondary traits, but may be complimentary traits)
    • DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise or Mavic 4 Enterprise Experience
    • DJI M300/M350/M400 Experience
  • Training Opportunities
    • Although candidates with the Part 107 Remote Pilot Endorsement will be preferred, candidate will have the opportunity to apprentice, train, and test for the Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot Endorsement if not already held.
    • Although candidates with the DJI M600 experience will be preferred, candidate will have the opportunity to apprentice, train for DJI M600 experience if not already held.
    • OQ Certification.
    • Methane detection and hyper-spectral payloads.
    • Cloud data management.
    • Photogrammetry.
    • LiDAR

Benefits

There are no benefits offered with this position but the candidate may be eligible for future benefits programs enrollment in 2026 for the 2027 calendar year.