Drone Pilots

Edko; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Meals and lodging covered

Competitive wages

Job summary

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. A candidate with a Part 107 license is preferred and the team may need to travel and stay out of town.

Qualifications

• Background in forestry/arboriculture or related field beneficial but not required.
• Able to work in inclement weather.
• Able to interpret and follow maps.
• Able to use a laptop, radio, and mobile apps.
• Valid driver license with a clean driving record.
• Willing to travel overnight and work out of town.
• Vegetation management knowledge or drone experience a plus.
• Part 107 license 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.
• 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

Map interpretation

Independent travel

Vegetation management knowledge

Team leadership

Tools

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.