Field UAV Pilot for Mapping & Data Capture

Percheron, LLC; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Percheron, LLC is seeking a UAS Pilot for a field position with some office work. You will operate outdoors under varying weather and site conditions, perform field maintenance, and manage data processing using Pix4D, ArcMap, and Adobe tools.

The role requires a FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, 200+ flight hours, and strong planning and teamwork. Travel to client sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) required.
• 200+ flight hours of commercial UAS operations under Part 107 or equivalent.
• 18 years or older.
• Proficient in English.
• Basic Microsoft Office and Adobe skills.
• Ability to travel 3–4 days up to 3–4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command and/or Visual Observer of the sUAS.
• Operate Percheron aircraft safely per company policies.
• Coordinate flight schedules, FAA airspace approvals, and maintenance.
• Plan and execute missions with flight control software (DJI, Litchi, Pix4DCapture, Autopilot, Mission Planner).
• Process and check data (Pix4D, ArcMap, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop).
• Upload data to client/company FTP site.
• Maintain equipment and support field operations.

Skills

Flight planning

Autonomous flight software

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Team player

Travel readiness

Education

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)

Tools

DJI

Litchi

Pix4DCapture

Autopilot

Mission Planner

Pix4D

ArcMap

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Job description

Percheron, LLC is seeking a UAS Pilot for a field position with some office work. You will operate outdoors under varying weather and site conditions, perform field maintenance, and manage data processing using Pix4D, ArcMap, and Adobe tools.

The role requires a FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, 200+ flight hours, and strong planning and teamwork. Travel to client sites is expected as needed.