Drone Ops Crew Member: Pilot‑in‑Training

Pitch Aeronautics; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid holidays

Flexible work schedule

120 hrs of paid time off

Additional PTO benefits for field部署

Field deployment PTO accrual for field

Job summary

Pitch Aeronautics in Boise, ID is hiring a Drone Operations Crew Member (Pilot in Training). You will prepare aircraft, support ground operations, and assist the pilot during installs and test flights as you follow a training path toward piloting Astria.

This field role involves multi-day trips and long days when the weather window opens, with operations under FAA Part 107 rules and customer requirements. You’ll grow in a fast-moving startup environment, collaborating with a small, driven team.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or ability to earn within 90 days.
• Willingness to travel for multi-day field deployments.
• Valid driver's license with clean record; comfortable towing a trailer.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow checklists precisely.
• Physically able to carry equipment and work outdoors.
• Clear, calm communication when plans change.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ground crew and visual observer during sensor installs and tests.
• Prepare aircraft, batteries, payloads, and sensors; inspect and log maintenance.
• Set up ground control station and related telemetry tools.
• Pull flight logs and upload for engineering review.
• Transport and set up field equipment and vehicle.
• Support site surveys, airspace checks, and weather go/no-go decisions.
• Assist test runs with aircraft and control software changes in Boise.
• Adhere to FAA Part 107 rules and customer requirements.
• Document field issues and relay feedback to engineering.
• Progress through pilot training toward pilot-in-command on Astria.

Skills

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Willing to travel frequently

Valid driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Able to carry equipment outdoors

Clear communication

Job description

Pitch Aeronautics in Boise, ID is hiring a Drone Operations Crew Member (Pilot in Training). You will prepare aircraft, support ground operations, and assist the pilot during installs and test flights as you follow a training path toward piloting Astria.

This field role involves multi-day trips and long days when the weather window opens, with operations under FAA Part 107 rules and customer requirements. You’ll grow in a fast-moving startup environment, collaborating with a small, driven team.