RPAS Pilot — Manual Flight Operations | FAA Part 107 Required
On-site · Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Operate RPAS/UAS platforms in support of field operations, customer projects, testing, demonstrations, and deployments. Conduct manual flight operations requiring precision, judgment, situational awareness, and strong aviation discipline. Support pre-job preparation, equipment readiness, site setup, execution, breakdown, and post-job documentation. Assist with field drone maintenance, troubleshooting, basic repairs, and operational readiness. Lead and support site safety and quality protocols, including daily toolbox talks. Ensure required PPE, first aid kits, and safety resources are available during work execution. Ensure site compliance requirements are followed and documented during charged and discharged working conditions. Work outdoors in non-climate-controlled environments, including remote sites and areas with limited infrastructure. Walk, stand, lift, carry, set up, and break down equipment in field conditions. Navigate uneven, unpaved, rocky, muddy, sloped terrain. Communicate professionally with customers, utility partners, contractors, field crews, aviation teams, safety teams, and internal stakeholders. Travel as required to support field operations, customer projects, demonstrations, and deployments. Support other field, operational, safety, documentation, and startup needs as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Minimum 500 flight hours of non pre-programmed flights
- Strong working knowledge of FAA aviation principles (airspace, weather, risk management, pre-flight planning, aeronautical decision-making)
- Demonstrated manual flight capability beyond pre-programmed or automated flight paths
- Experience in field operations, aviation, utility, infrastructure, construction, public safety, military, inspection, survey, testing, or similar environments
- Hands-on technical aptitude (equipment setup, troubleshooting, basic maintenance)
- Professional communication and customer-facing presence
- Willingness to relocate to Austin, TX
- Ability to work outdoors and travel to field locations
- Safety-minded with ability to support toolbox talks and field compliance documentation
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