Remote RPIC: Lead Drone Flights & Safety Compliance

Alpha Drones USA, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Drones USA, Inc. is seeking a Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) to lead field operations across diverse drone fleets, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The RPIC holds primary authority for flight missions and oversees SOP adherence in dynamic, real-world environments. The ideal candidate will manage pre-flight planning, risk assessments, airspace clearances, and crew briefings while supervising field technicians and VOs.

Qualifications

• 50+ logged commercial flight hours on enterprise sUAS platforms.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA airspace, weather charts, and emergency safety protocols.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to job sites across the regional hub.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Flight Operations Execution: Safely pilot commercial sUAS for assignments per FAA Part 107 and local airspace regulations.
• Pre-Flight Planning & Safety Briefings: conduct risk assessments, review weather forecasts, secure airspace clearances, lead crew safety briefings.
• Equipment Maintenance & Inspections: complete pre-flight checks, inspect sensors/payloads, maintain battery rotation, document logs.
• Crew Direction: supervise Visual Observers (VOs) and field technicians during missions.
• Data Integrity & Reporting: ensure accurate collection, backup, and upload of flight data, and post-flight reports.

Skills

Remote piloting

Flight operations

Safety oversight

Risk assessment

Tools

DJI Enterprise platforms

Matrice drones

Job description

Alpha Drones USA, Inc. is seeking a Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) to lead field operations across diverse drone fleets, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The RPIC holds primary authority for flight missions and oversees SOP adherence in dynamic, real-world environments. The ideal candidate will manage pre-flight planning, risk assessments, airspace clearances, and crew briefings while supervising field technicians and VOs.