Junior Drone Pilot: Field Mapping & Leak Detection (TX)

Arch Aerial; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Aerial LLC seeks a Junior Drone Pilot to support drone-based data collection missions for aerial mapping, leak detection, and hyperspectral payloads on energy assets in West Texas and New Mexico. Travel will be required to sites and customers as needed.

The position is entry-level with immediate training opportunities; prior DJI M300/M350 experience is a plus, and experience with methane leak-detection gear is valued. This is a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Adobe Acrobat Proficiency.
• Dropbox Proficiency.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Windows and Mac OS Proficiency.
• Safety-Minded Attitude.
• Ability and willingness to travel beyond West Texas and NM.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily aerial mapping, leak detection, and hyperspectral data collection.
• Conducting UAS operations at diverse field sites such as pipelines and refineries.
• Daily and monthly maintenance of drone, ground equipment, and vehicles.
• Assisting with inspection reports and data delivery.
• Support Jr. Data Technicians and Jr. UAS Pilots in the region.
• Assist with creation, measurement, and delivery of additional reporting.
• Travel to Arch Aerial customers' assets as needed.
• Maintain safety and professionalism in all interactions.

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Dropbox Proficiency

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Windows and Mac OS Proficiency

Job description

Arch Aerial LLC seeks a Junior Drone Pilot to support drone-based data collection missions for aerial mapping, leak detection, and hyperspectral payloads on energy assets in West Texas and New Mexico. Travel will be required to sites and customers as needed.

The position is entry-level with immediate training opportunities; prior DJI M300/M350 experience is a plus, and experience with methane leak-detection gear is valued. This is a full-time role.