Drone Operator

Job Title:

Support Engineer II Location:

Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)

Duration:

6 months (Extension/Conversion possible)

Pay Range :

35$/hr -40$/hr 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, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable ) Role Summary We are seeking a Part 107 certified Drone Operator / Support Engineer II with strong hands-on commercial drone flying experience. The role supports R D initiatives focused on developing and testing advanced drone and aerial delivery technologies. The candidate will perform mission planning, drone operations, data collection, and lightweight maintenance in a highly safety-focused environment. Key Responsibilities Operate drones using remote control in manual (non-GPS) mode Execute data collection missions and flight operations Perform mission planning and operational readiness activities Conduct lightweight drone maintenance tasks Work variable schedules including night shifts (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) Travel to offsite locations daily using company-provided vehicles Adapt to changing schedules based on daylight and mission requirements Support R D team in testing next-generation drone technologies Participate in operational safety and logistics planning Must-Have Requirements Valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate Minimum 2+ years of commercial drone piloting experience At least 50+ logged flight hours (professional experience) Experience flying larger commercial drones (not just DJI) Ability to fly in manual mode (no GPS assistance) Strong pre-flight planning skills Experience in aviation safety / Safety Officer role preferred Physical ability to: Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally Stand/walk 8-10 hours with breaks Perform frequent bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling Experience in commercial UAS industry operations Nice to Have (Plusses): FPV drone flying experience Photography / videography experience Filming background Gaming or simulator experience Experience with Pixhawk-based systems Work Conditions Night shift: 3 PM - 11:30 PM Onsite field operations with travel between locations