Be an experienced Drone Photographer with a FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer. * Strong time management skills and very detailed oriented. * Capability to accurately ...
Be an experienced Drone Photographer with a FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer. * Strong time management skills and very detailed oriented. * Capability to accurately ...
Operations Site Lead
Merrillville, IN · On-site
Must have, or within a year of hire obtain, FAA Part 107 Certification to operate UAS. * Vendor management experience, real-estate management experience, or a civil construction background preferred.
Operations Site Lead
Merrillville, IN · On-site
Must have, or within a year of hire obtain, FAA Part 107 Certification to operate UAS. * Vendor management experience, real-estate management experience, or a civil construction background preferred.
Faa Part 107 information
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the FAA Part 107 position?
To thrive as an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot, you need a solid understanding of drone operations, airspace regulations, and safety procedures, supported by obtaining the FAA Part 107 certification. Familiarity with UAV control systems, GPS navigation software, and aerial imaging or data collection tools is commonly required. Attention to detail, strong situational awareness, and effective communication skills are vital soft skills for this role. These abilities enable safe, legal, and efficient drone operations across various industries such as mapping, inspection, photography, and surveying.
How hard is it to get an FAA Part 107 license?
What is an FAA Part 107?
An FAA Part 107 job refers to any position that requires a Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. This certification allows individuals to legally operate drones for commercial purposes in the U.S. Common FAA Part 107 jobs include aerial photography, surveying, real estate marketing, and inspections. To obtain this certification, applicants must pass the FAA’s Part 107 knowledge test and comply with regulations for safe drone operation.
What does an FAA Part 107 drone operator do?
An FAA Part 107 drone operator's daily responsibilities often include planning flight routes, conducting pre-flight inspections, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly. Operators frequently coordinate with clients or team members to clarify project objectives and ensure compliance with local airspace regulations. During flights, they are responsible for operating the drone safely, capturing required imagery or data, and documenting their operations for regulatory compliance. Post-flight, tasks may include analyzing collected data or footage and maintaining thorough records of each mission for client or legal requirements. This variety makes the role both hands-on and detail-oriented, offering opportunities to collaborate and problem-solve in different environments.
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Job description
Job Description
OVERVIEW
CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
The Role
Associate Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for the media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a top-of-the-line Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment and iPad, our Associate Photographers create virtual tours, floorplans and photography for residential homes. Each Associate Photographer is given a core territory in which they are responsible for servicing clients of Homes.com and Apartments.com.
Associate Photographers will have appointments set for defined dates and times, where they will scan homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, capturing virtual tours and floor plans. Associate Photographers will also be responsible for residential photography to be used in marketing purposes to advertise homes and apartments to future owners and renters. This role works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics and the management team. Photographers are managed remotely by a Photography Manager located in local markets.
Responsibilities:
- Support marketing efforts on our industry-leading marketplaces, Homes.com and Apartments.com, by capturing beautiful 3-D virtual tours and footprints.
- Create a portfolio of photographs to best feature homes and apartments, utilizing photography techniques to capture the spaces in the most pleasing way possible.
- Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet our client's demands.
- Professionally communicate with clients, sales, researcher partners, and management to strategically evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
- Own the market! While not working on a residential home, navigate one-mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage. Identify new inventory, missing availability, and commercial properties to be photographed.
- Abide by CoStar safety standards to safeguard company vehicle and equipment.
- Represent CoStar in a professional manner at all times.
- Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as needed.
Physical Requirements of Position
- Repetitive and frequent sitting in a car, standing and walking for up to 8 hours per day.
- Must lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds
- Repetitive hand and arm movements are needed to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary to perform job functions.
- Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons.
- The ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of professional experience.
- Track record of commitment to prior employers.
- Real Estate Photography experience required.
- Experience working as a professional photographer, or a recently earned degree in photography.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Strong customer service experience with a client first mindset.
- Be an experienced Drone Photographer with a FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
- Strong time management skills and very detailed oriented.
- Capability to accurately capture and enter data.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications. Additionally, Apple IOS products.
- Enjoys working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Field experience preferred.
- Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license.
- Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start. Driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.
Compensation:
- The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role will fall within the range set forth below based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.
- Base Compensation: $49,000 - $50,000 (Hourly)
What's In It For You?
When you join CoStar Group, you'll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
- Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
- Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
- 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Access to CoStar Group's Employee Resource Groups
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
About CoStar Real Estate Manager
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Industry
Software development
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Atlanta, GA, US
Year founded
1999