Drone Pilots

Edko; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card provided

Meals and lodging provided

Job summary

Edko, LLC is seeking UAV pilots to support our Himmel division. A background in forestry, arboriculture, or related field is beneficial but not required. You will lead a small operations team and perform herbicide application along rights-of-way and roadsides.

Responsibilities include interpreting maps, using a laptop, radios, and mobile apps; and traveling overnight for extended periods. A Part 107 license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Interpret and follow maps.
• Use a laptop, radio communications and mobile apps.
• Valid Driver License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently for long hours and overnight travel.
• Vegetation management experience or drone experience a plus.
• Part 107 license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Interpret and follow maps.
• Use a laptop, radio communications and mobile apps.
• Valid Driver License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently for long hours and overnight travel.
• Vegetation management knowledge or drone experience is a plus.
• Part 107 license preferred.
• Edko, LLC offers competitive wages and excellent benefits.
• Company Vehicle/Gas Card supplied for work related purposes.
• Meals and lodging are covered by company while traveling out of town.

Skills

Drone operation

Forestry knowledge

Vegetation management

Team leadership

Education

Part 107 license

Job description

Edko, LLC is seeking UAV/drone pilots to work for our Himmel division. A background in forestry, arboriculture, experience with UAVs or a related field is beneficial but not required. Personnel will perform herbicide application along rights-of-way and roadsides and must be able to lead a small team in operations.

Requirements

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to interpret and follow maps.
• Ability to use a laptop, radio communications and mobile apps.
• Valid Driver License with a clean driving record is required.
• The ability to work independently for long hours and out of town with extended overnight travel.
• Vegetation management experience, tree knowledge and ID skills or drone experience a Plus.
• A candidate with a Part 107 license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to interpret and follow maps.
• Ability to use a laptop, radio communications and mobile apps.
• Valid Driver License with a clean driving record is required.
• The ability to work independently for long hours and out of town with extended overnight travel.
• Vegetation management experience, tree knowledge and ID skills or drone experience a Plus.
• A candidate with a Part 107 license is preferred.
• Edko, LLC offers competitive wages and excellent benefits.
• Company Vehicle/Gas Card supplied for work related purposes.
• Meals and lodging are covered by company while traveling out of town.