UAS Pilot I — Hybrid Field Missions & Data Ops

Duke Energy Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking a UAS Pilot I to execute drone missions across multiple business units, applying a variety of aircraft and sensors. You will work from hybrid locations and engage with internal and external stakeholders on mission planning and data delivery.

The role requires FAA Remote Pilot certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain FAA medicals. Expect extensive travel and active safety program participation.

Qualifications

• HS/GED and two plus years of work related experience.
• FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain an FAA 2nd Class or FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate

Responsibilities

• Pilot Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), act as a Visual Observer (VO), or Payload Operator (PO) in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company directives.
• Communicate directly with internal and external stakeholders regarding mission planning and execution of assigned activities.
• Manage data collected via UAS and perform data quality assurance tasks to ensure accurate data is used in reports, databases, and file structures. Provides complete and accurate data sets to UAS Data/Sensor Specialists.
• Performs pre-mission planning, flight notifications, automation planning, pre-job briefings, risk assessments, debriefings, and post-mission reporting in accordance with the Flight Operations Manual (FOM).
• Identifies and troubleshoots UAS maintenance discrepancies and performs minor systems integration and maintenance tasks.
• Accurately reports flight time, maintenance discrepancies, and accidents in accordance with federal regulations and guidance as well as company policy.
• Actively participates in the Aviation Services Safety Management System (SMS).
• Other non-flying tasks supporting the execution of UAS Missions and the continued integration of the technology at Duke Energy.

Skills

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate

Excellent communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

HS/GED + 2+ years experience

Degree in Aeronautics or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking a UAS Pilot I to execute drone missions across multiple business units, applying a variety of aircraft and sensors. You will work from hybrid locations and engage with internal and external stakeholders on mission planning and data delivery.

The role requires FAA Remote Pilot certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain FAA medicals. Expect extensive travel and active safety program participation.