Drone Pilot With Extension Pole

Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc. seeks licensed drone pilots for residential and commercial building inspections. You’ll operate your UAV in accordance with FAA rules and report findings using our software.

This role requires working near structures and obstacles with a personal drone. Responsibilities include roof or interior/exterior inspections, coordinating with dispatch and property owners, scheduling visits, and delivering inspection data.

Qualifications

• Must hold FAA Part 107 license and liability insurance.
• Own a reliable drone capable of 1080p imaging.
• Comfortably operate near buildings and obstacles.
• Must have LAANC access and airspace authorization knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct roof inspections or interior/exterior inspections per reporting software.
• Coordinate with dispatch and property owners; schedule and perform inspections.
• Return data from inspections and present professionally for clients.

Skills

LAANC proficiency

Professional demeanor

Reliable transportation

Education

FAA Part 107 License

Tools

Airspace authorizations (FAA DRONE ZONE)

Job description

We are seeking drone pilots with an FAA part 107 license and personal drone for residential and commercial buildings. Duties include inspecting residential and commercial buildings. This involves operating your UAV in accordance with all applicable Rules and Regulations. Pilots must be comfortable operating drone within close proximity to buildings and other objects.

Responsibility/Duties

Pilots will conduct Roof inspections OR Interior/Exterior inspections in compliance with our reporting software. Responsibilities include coordinating with dispatch and property owners, schedule inspections, completing inspections, and return data from inspections. Pilots will be required to act & present themselves in a professional manner while representing Inspection Depot and our clients.

Required Qualifications

• Must be Proficient in LAANC (AIRMAP OR KITTYHAWK), Airspace Authorizations(FAA DRONE ZONE)
• Must have an active FAA part 107 UAV license, driver’s license, and liability insurance.
• Must have own drone. Must be a good quality drone able to fly in less than ideal conditions and a good quality camera (1080p minimum)
• Must have reliable transportation (local travel required)
• Must have an extension pole at least 24 to 26 feet

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $48.00 - $73.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• FAA Part 107 License (Required)

Work Location: In person