Field UAS Pilot for Utility Infra Inspections

Quanta Aviation Services; United States; On-site; USD 3,185,000 - 5,005,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Aviation Services is seeking FAA Part 107 Remote Pilots for temporary, project-based UAS field support across the Central United States to support utility infrastructure inspection and data collection.

You will fly, capture high-resolution imagery, follow procedures, and maintain safe operations while traveling across sites; contractors will be paid weekly and onboarding provided.

Qualifications

• Previous utility infrastructure UAS inspection experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating multirotor UAS in field environments.
• Strong understanding of Part 107 regulations, airspace requirements, weather limitations, and safe UAS operations.
• Experience capturing consistent, high-quality inspection imagery using defined capture requirements.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Central United States.
• Ability to support a six-day field workweek for the duration of assigned field work.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather, terrain, and environmental conditions.
• Ability to use mobile applications, cloud-based project tools, and digital data-management systems.
• Strong attention to detail, independent work habits, professional communication, and a safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct UAS flights supporting utility infrastructure inspection and data collection.
• Capture high-resolution imagery and other required data of utility assets and associated infrastructure.
• Follow established flight procedures, capture requirements, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Maintain safe operations and compliance with FAA Part 107 requirements.
• Perform preflight planning, airspace reviews, weather assessments, site assessments, and equipment inspections.
• Identify and manage field hazards including roads, energized infrastructure, terrain, vegetation, people, aircraft, and environmental conditions.
• Coordinate with project personnel and field leadership as required.
• Review collected data in the field to confirm completeness and quality before leaving assigned areas.
• Maintain aircraft, batteries, controllers, sensors, and supporting equipment in field-ready condition.
• Complete required project onboarding and project-specific training.

Skills

UAS inspection

Multirotor operation

Part 107

High-quality imagery

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Outdoor work

Field operations

Tools

Mobile apps

Cloud-based project tools

Data-management systems

Job description

Quanta Aviation Services is seeking FAA Part 107 Remote Pilots for temporary, project-based UAS field support across the Central United States to support utility infrastructure inspection and data collection.

You will fly, capture high-resolution imagery, follow procedures, and maintain safe operations while traveling across sites; contractors will be paid weekly and onboarding provided.