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Drone Operator - Flight Support Engineer
Contract to Hire: Phoenix, Arizona, US
Salary Range: 35.00 - 40.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 368275
End Date: 2026-05-27
Days Left: 26 days, 3 hours left
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Job Title: Drone Operator - Flight Support Engineer
Job Location: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (Onsite - +2 weeks of travelling to Seattle at the start)
Job Duration: 5 Months Contract with Possibility of Extension
Pay Rate: $35.00/hr to $40.00/hr
Interview process: 2 Rounds
- SIM evaluation (drone simulation test; remote controller, client-provided laptop).
- Local candidates will do the interview in-person at clients office.
- They will have multiple day to prepare for the official simulator flight test.
- Relocation candidates will be shipped a SIM evaluation kit.
- 30 minute - 1/hr. Behavioural video call with a client's manager.
Job Description:
Drone Operator Role
- This position is searching for a skilled Part 107 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.
Day to Day:
- Remote control drone piloting
- Data Collection
- Working a 2nd shift - 3 pm to 11:30 pm
- Drive to off-site work locations daily (work vehicle will be provided).
- Work variable shifts and schedules, including weekends when applicable. Schedule changes frequently depending on certain daylight conditions.
- Overtime may be required and approved based on work assignment/deliverables.
- Mission planning, lightweight maintenance duties.
Must Haves:
- 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 the 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, with no less than 50 hours logged flight time
Plusses:
- Filming experience
- FVP pilot
- Photography
- Videography
- Gamming background
- Model they like- Pixhawks
Leadership principles:
- Ownership
- Bias for action
- Deep dive
- Customer Obsession
- Insist on the highest standards
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 off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.
Job Requirement
- RPIC/T&D
- UAV Pilot
- Remote Pilot in Command
- Drone Operator
- FAA Part 107 Pilot
- Drone Pilot FAA Part 107
- Part 107 Pilot
- Certified Drone Operator
- Unmanned Vehicle Operator
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- Prince Singh
- prince.singh@collabera.com
- 9733816816