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Drone Pilot & Data Specialist

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$30K - $40K/yr

Safely deploy professional mapping, inspection, and agricultural drones in line with FAA ... energy, utilities, and critical infrastructure. Our work spans everything from agricultural ...

Aerones

Drone Pilot

Houston, TX · On-site

$60/day

As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...

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Drone Pilot

Denton, TX

$60/day

As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...

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Drone Pilot

Houston, TX

$60/day

As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...

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Drone Pilot

Denton, TX · On-site

$60/day

As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...

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Drone Pilot

Denton, TX · On-site

$60/day

As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...

Gratia Geomatics LLC

Utility Locator

Spring, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

... drone LiDAR, and subsurface utility locating for a variety of transportation, flood control ... Perform field inspections to locate and mark underground utility lines using industry-standard ...

Gratia Geomatics LLC

Utility Locator

Spring, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

... drone LiDAR, and subsurface utility locating for a variety of transportation, flood control ... Perform field inspections to locate and mark underground utility lines using industry-standard ...

Gratia Geomatics LLC

Utility Locator

Spring, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

... drone LiDAR, and subsurface utility locating for a variety of transportation, flood control ... Perform field inspections to locate and mark underground utility lines using industry-standard ...

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Drone Pilot & Data Specialist

Tex-Air Drone

Amarillo, TX • On-site

$30K - $40K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

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Job description

Drone Pilot & Data Specialist

Travel: Regular travel across TX, OK, and NM


Position Overview

This is a hybrid field-and-office role—not strictly a flying job.

As a Drone Pilot & Data Specialist, you will split your time between operating commercial drones in the field and managing, processing, and delivering technical data at a workstation. We need someone with strong technical aptitude, mechanical awareness, and meticulous attention to detail who takes pride in both precision flight and clean data management.


Key Responsibilities

Field Operations & Flight Operations

  • Safely deploy professional mapping, inspection, and agricultural drones in line with FAA regulations and company SOPs.
  • Conduct preflight planning, airspace reviews, site risk assessments, and weather checks.
  • Set up RTK base stations, GNSS rovers, ground control points (GCPs), and field support equipment.
  • Capture high-quality data across multiple modalities: photogrammetry, multispectral, thermal, LiDAR, and oblique imagery.
  • Assist with agricultural spraying operations (training/licensing provided).
  • Maintain accurate flight logs, equipment maintenance records, and safety checklists.


Data Processing & Quality Control

  • Download, organize, back up, and manage large datasets using standardized file structures.
  • Process imagery and spatial data into orthomosaics, 3D point clouds, digital twins, and thermal reports.
  • Perform rigorous quality control checks (coverage, overlap, visual clarity, positioning accuracy) before client delivery.
  • Upload project deliverables to cloud platforms and client portals.
  • Continuously learn and adapt to new mapping, GIS, and processing software.


What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

  • Computer & Technical Skills: High proficiency with Windows systems, file management, cloud storage, and learning new software quickly.
  • Work Ethic & Mindset: Detail-oriented, self-motivated, safety-conscious, and able to work independently in the field.
  • Physical & Travel Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a clean record; ability to travel/overnight as needed; comfortable working outdoors in varying Texas weather conditions; ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Screening: Must pass background, driving record, and drug screenings.

Preferred Experience & Certifications:

  • Active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
  • Experience operating DJI enterprise or agricultural platforms.
  • Background in photogrammetry, LiDAR, GIS, CAD, surveying, precision ag, or remote sensing.
  • Experience with software like PIX4D, DJI Terra, ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, or ROCK Cloud.
  • Texas Commercial Pesticide Applicator license (or agricultural spraying experience).

Schedule & Working Conditions

Field ops are driven by weather, crop cycles, and project timelines. You should expect a flexible schedule that occasionally includes early mornings, late afternoons, or overnight trips. This is a fully in-person role based in Amarillo, TX.


How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following:

  1. Updated Resume
  2. Brief cover letter highlighting your experience with drones, computers, GIS/CAD, ag, or construction.
  3. List of current certifications/licenses.
  4. Your target compensation and start availability.

Tex-Air Drone LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

About Us
Based in Amarillo, Texas, Tex-Air Drone LLC delivers high-precision aerial and terrestrial data for agriculture, construction, energy, utilities, and critical infrastructure. Our work spans everything from agricultural spraying and multispectral imaging to thermal inspections, LiDAR, and 3D digital-twin development.
We are seeking a dependable, tech-savvy professional to join our team and build a long-term career in the fast-growing geospatial and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry.