Drone Videographer / Drone Pilot at Aston Carter Bay Point, CA

Aston Carter; Bay Point (CA); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aston Carter is looking for a Drone Videographer & Operations Support in Bay Point, CA. This role involves capturing high-resolution footage of drone operations while ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have FAA certification, strong videography skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams. The position offers a pay of $30.00/hr and comes with various benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and strong FAA regulations knowledge.
• Experience in video editing and operating high-end cameras.
• Ability to adapt to challenging outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Capture drone flights in real-time conditions.
• Support analysis of aircraft through video documentation.
• Assist drone crews with logistics and operations.

Skills

FAA Certified

Photography

Videography

Team Collaboration

Operational Flexibility

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

About the Role

Join a tight-knit, agile team at the forefront of autonomous aerial delivery. As a Drone Videographer & Operations Support, you'll be the visual storyteller behind our drone operations - capturing flight footage, creating high-resolution and high-FPS video content, and documenting the evolution of drone logistics in action.

But this is more than traditional videography. You'll be embedded in operations, expected to stay alert, agile, and proactive during all drone activities to visually capture every key maneuver, flight path, or off-nominal event. Your footage will directly support our engineering and R&D teams, providing visual data for technical review, performance analysis, and safety investigations.

• Capturing drone flights from ground and aerial angles in dynamic, real‑time field conditions.
• Supporting analysis of aircraft maneuvers, behaviors, and anomalies through video documentation.
• Pre- and post-flight operations, including gear prep, radio comms, and airspace coordination.
• Assisting drone crews with batteries, drone transport, field logistics, and general site operations.

We're Excited About You Because

• You're FAA Certified: You hold a valid Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and have a strong command of FAA regulations, airspace classifications, and safe operational procedures.
• You Know the Ops: You're experienced in pre‑flight/post‑flight checklists, NOTAM awareness, airspace planning, and radio communications in a team‑based environment.
• You Collaborate with Engineers: You're excited to work alongside engineering and R&D teams to support flight testing, provide feedback from field footage, and contribute to iterative testing cycles.
• You're a Visual Storyteller: You bring deep experience in photography and videography - especially high-resolution and high frame‑rate shooting (e.g., 4K/120fps) - and can translate technical operations into compelling visuals.
• You're a Field Asset: You don't hesitate to get hands‑on - whether it's managing batteries, repositioning drones, assisting launches, or piloting when needed.
• You're Adaptable: You thrive in a startup‑style environment where creative problem‑solving and flexibility are daily expectations.
• You're Mobile: You're willing to travel between nearby sites and adjust your schedule around test flights and production needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• You have extensive knowledge of operating high‑end video/photography equipment - with a preference for full‑frame mirrorless or cinema cameras (e.g., Sony FX3, A7III) and professional‑grade zoom lenses.
• You're experienced in video editing and post‑production workflows (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).
• You’ve documented technical operations, field testing, robotics, or aviation projects - especially in challenging or fast‑moving environments.
• You're flexible with scheduling and can support early mornings, and late afternoons as needed.

Working Conditions

This role is primarily outdoors and requires working in various weather conditions, including sun, wind, and light rain.

• You must be comfortable standing for extended periods, often without shelter, while operating gear or monitoring flights.
• You should be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, including cases of equipment, batteries, or tripods.
• You'll often be working from a temporary field office or mobile container unit, with limited indoor access.
• Situational awareness, quick mobility, and adherence to safety protocols are essential in test and flight zones.

Why Join Us?

You’ll help define how the world sees the next wave of drone logistics - by capturing cutting‑edge technology in action. Whether supporting flight tests, filming technical demos, or solving operational challenges in the field, you’ll be central to both our engineering validation and public storytelling. Expect close collaboration with pilots and engineers, meaningful autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute visually and operationally to a transformative mission.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bay Point, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail].