Mining Drone Operator - 24/7 UAS Mapping & Inspection

Air Pixels, Inc.; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariana Minerals in Utah is seeking a Drone Operator to support mining operations with unmanned aerial systems, performing surveying, inspections, mapping, stockpile monitoring, and data collection in a safety-focused, regulatory-compliant environment.

You will work across day and night shifts in a rugged mining setting, coordinating with mine supervisors, engineering, dispatch, and safety teams while maintaining flight logs and delivering actionable data to management.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 certification is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with drone mission planning and flight management systems is preferred.
• Experience in mining or industrial environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-, in-, and post-flight checks on drone systems.
• Conduct and supervise drone flights for surveying, mapping, and site monitoring.
• Maintain compliance with FAA and MSHA regulations and internal policies.
• Record flight data and prepare operational reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with mine operations and safety teams to minimize risk.

Skills

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Safety-first mindset

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training in aviation/geospatial

Tools

Drone mission planning software

Flight management systems

Job description

Mariana Minerals in Utah is seeking a Drone Operator to support mining operations with unmanned aerial systems, performing surveying, inspections, mapping, stockpile monitoring, and data collection in a safety-focused, regulatory-compliant environment.

You will work across day and night shifts in a rugged mining setting, coordinating with mine supervisors, engineering, dispatch, and safety teams while maintaining flight logs and delivering actionable data to management.