Flight Operation Support Services - Ground Operations

Centraprise, Corp.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Centraprise Corp. in Covington, LA, seeks a Flight Operation Support Services - Ground Operations team member to perform daily checks and nest maintenance for unmanned aircraft systems.

You will set up nests, monitor airspace, communicate with FOC, and respond to field tasks and minor emergencies. On-site role requiring travel between sites and securing equipment.

1–2 years of drone maintenance experience preferred; FAA Part 107 not mandatory.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in drone operations and aircraft maintenance.
• FAA Part 107 certification not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily aircraft and flight-line checks, including pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
• Perform nest equipment and condition checks before, during, and after operations.
• Maintain communications with the Flight Operations Center using provided equipment.
• Respond to field service tasks and minor emergencies.
• Operate a contractor-provided light vehicle between locations and recover Client aircraft.
• Secure nest equipment and facilities at the end of service.

Skills

Drone maintenance

Flight operations

Job description

Flight Operation Support Services - Ground Operations

Location: 880, N190, Covington - 70433 - Onsite

Job Description:

Certification:

• Required: FAA Part 107 Not Mandatory
• 1-2 years exp require and knowledge of Drone /Aircraft Maintenance
• Set up nests prior to start of operations.
• Perform daily aircraft and flight-line checks, including pre-flight and post-flight inspections, and other start-of-day activities.
• Perform routine aircraft standard practices as defined in the uncrewed aerial system maintenance manual.
• Perform nest equipment and condition checks before operations, during operations, and at the end of the day.
• Maintain nest cleanliness within the nest boundary.
• Replace the provided nest equipment as required.
• Maintain communications with the Flight Operations Center (FOC) using the provided equipment.
• Respond to and complete field service tasks assigned.
• Respond to minor emergencies involving the aircraft and equipment and report occurrences to the designated Flight Operations Manager (FOM).
• When scheduled, visually monitor airspace to detect and report non-Client aircraft.
• Monitor air-traffic displays provided to detect non-Client aircraft and report to the Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
• Monitor for and report hazardous weather conditions in the operating area to the FOM.
• Detect and report visible obstacles or other hazards to flight to the FOM.
• Verify and report the location and height of detected obstacles as requested.
• Operate a contractor-provided light vehicle (van) for movement between various operating locations, move aircraft between sites, and recover Client aircraft.
• Recover the aircraft that have landed outside the nest area.
• Properly secure nest equipment and facilities at the end of the aircraft's service.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce.