Drone Visual Observers

Edko; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle/Gas Card

Meals and lodging while traveling

Job summary

Edko, LLC is seeking visual observer (VO) candidates to aid our Pilot staff in UAV/drone operations along right-of-ways and road sides.

A background in forestry, arboriculture, experience with UAVs or a related field is beneficial but not required; Seasonal positions could become permanent. VOs will participate in all aspects of drone missions and may perform herbicide applications when conditions prevent flying.

Qualifications

• Background in forestry or arboriculture is beneficial but not required.
• Experience with UAVs or related field is beneficial but not required.
• Seasonal positions that could become permanent.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pilot staff in UAV/drone operations and participate in all aspects of drone missions.
• Perform herbicide applications when weather conditions are unfavorable for drone flights.
• Work along right-of-ways and road sides; company provides vehicle/gas card and meals/lodging while traveling.

Skills

UAV operations

Forestry background

Arboriculture experience

Visual observer

Job description

Edko, LLC is seeking visual observer (VO) candidates to aid our Pilot staff in UAV/drone operations. A background in forestry, arboriculture, experience with UAVs or a related field is beneficial but not required. Personnel will perform work along right-of-ways and road sides. Visual Observers will participate in all aspects of drone missions and will also be required to perform herbicide applications when the conditions are unfavorable for drone flight.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Seasonal positions that could become permanent
• 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