FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot – Independent Contractor (Commercial Projects)

All Aviation Jobs; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Aurevo Aerial Media is building a statewide network of professional FAA Part 107 drone pilots to support commercial drone operations across Indiana. This independent contractor role offers project-based opportunities with flexible scheduling and potential cross-state assignments.

Applicants should own FAA-compliant drone equipment and be prepared for on-site travel to projects, with competitive hourly compensation and a focus on safety and client service.

Qualifications

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel to project sites.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to work independently while following project requirements.
• Ability to deliver work accurately and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Commercial roof and building inspections
• Construction progress documentation
• Infrastructure and utility inspections
• Orthomosaic mapping and photogrammetry
• Real estate and commercial property imaging
• Marketing and promotional aerial photography/video
• Industrial site documentation
• Agricultural support services
• Special commercial projects as opportunities arise

Skills

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Reliable transportation

Travel to project sites

Strong communication

Professional appearance

Independent work

On-schedule delivery

Tools

DroneDeploy

Pix4D

DJI Terra

Job description

Company: Aurevo Aerial Media

Location: Indiana (Statewide)

Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Work Schedule: Project-Based / As Needed

About Aurevo

Aurevo Aerial Media is building a statewide network of professional FAA Part 107 drone pilots to support commercial drone operations across multiple industries. We partner with businesses and organizations to provide high-quality aerial solutions while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and client service.

We are currently expanding our Preferred Pilot Network and are seeking dependable drone professionals interested in project-based opportunities throughout Indiana, with future opportunities in surrounding states.

What You’ll Do

• Commercial roof and building inspections
• Construction progress documentation
• Infrastructure and utility inspections
• Orthomosaic mapping and photogrammetry
• Real estate and commercial property imaging
• Marketing and promotional aerial photography/video
• Industrial site documentation
• Agricultural support services
• Special commercial projects as opportunities arise

Assignments will vary based on your location, equipment, certifications, and availability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to travel to project sites
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work independently while following project requirements
• Ability to deliver work accurately and on schedule

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

• Thermal imaging
• Enterprise drone operations
• Utility or infrastructure inspections
• Construction documentation
• Mapping and photogrammetry
• DroneDeploy, Pix4D, DJI Terra, or similar software
• FAA night operations
• Commercial inspection experience

Equipment

Applicants should own and operate their own FAA-compliant drone equipment. Pilots with enterprise platforms, thermal capabilities, or specialized payloads are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Aurevo?

• Flexible, project-based work
• Competitive contract compensation
• Opportunities across multiple industries
• Become part of a growing professional pilot network
• Work with an organization focused on quality, safety, and long-term partnerships

Qualified applicants may be invited for an interview to discuss future opportunities within Aurevo’s Preferred Pilot Network.

Pay: $35.00 - $100.00 per hour

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person