Certified UAS Pilot – Wimauma, Florida (Hybrid)

Location: Wimauma, Florida (Hybrid)

AEROVISION GLOBAL CORP. is a US-based company backed by over 10 years of drone industry experience and decades more in combined aviation knowledge and expertise. Most of our clients are critical infrastructure and high-value asset owners/operators, top-rated engineering firms, public safety/1st responders, and various levels of government. We have always worked to support their complex operational needs by providing exceptionally high standards of flight safety, professionalism, and data quality. With a Canadian head office located in Nova Scotia, Canada, we launched AVG to manage all of our US operations (based out of California, USA).  AVG is opening a new location in Wimauma, Florida, to support regional customers within the southeastern US.  We’re looking for staff who share our passion for the industry, can tackle problems with solutions, think on their feet, and support our rapid growth. We’re committed to ensuring an equal-opportunity workplace with growth opportunities and a place where no one feels like “just another employee number.” 

POSITION SUMMARY

The UAS Pilot is the final authority on all safety of flight operations, responsible for the safety of on-site personnel and the public in the Area of Operation (AOO), and therefore has full operational control over any flight they initiate. Responsibilities listed in Title 14, C.F.R. Part 107, company and customer standard operating procedures, and Safety Management Systems (SMS) are all to be complied with as part of the position requirements. You'll be provided with the drone systems, PPE, vehicle, safety gear, and all other kit necessary for you to execute your flight operations.

Successful candidate(s) will be onboarded and sent to central California at company expense to work as a team member on a large scale UAS Program for a major utility. Working with highly experienced Remote Pilots, member(s) will gain knowledge, experience, and flight time until AVG deems the member is prepared to return to the southeastern US to support company requirements.  The term of the training and program support period could be as much as 10 months for one rotation, but is based how quickly the member gains requisite knowledge, experience, and flight time.  The work schedule is traditionally 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week, with optional Saturday work if desired / required based on schedule. Selected members must be willing to voluntarily commit maintaining employment with AVG for 24 months after their training is completed due to the investment the company is making into their training and education within the UAS industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain a working knowledge and compliance with all FAA Part 107 regulations as outlined in the Federal Aviation Regulations and Airman Information Manual,
• Comply with company and customer standard operating procedures and safety management system (SMS) requirements,
• Maintain the appropriate licensing, training, proficiency, and competency on UAS being operated,
• Lead your flight team in risk assessments pre-mission,
• Be respectful and responsive to the needs of the public and protection of the environment,
• Ensure all equipment is airworthy in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and company requirements,
• Accomplish maintenance inspections and repairs as required,
• Maintain digital records of flight and maintenance logs,
• Ensure consistent imagery quality checks before final transfer to project leads.
• Other duties as assigned.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Valid and current Part 107 certificate
• Valid Drivers license and clean DMV report
• The ability to pass a background security clearance check is a strong asset
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
• 20 documented UAS flight hours as Remote Pilot In Command (RPIC)
• Working knowledge of photography and the ability to detect and correct quality issues on the fly
• Experience with DJI systems is a requirement
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS 365, G-Suite, Adobe PDF, and browser-based data transfer methods such as FTP sites
• Experience dealing with logistical challenges

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Due to scheduling demands, must be able to work weekends as needed
• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse uneven ground and varying terrain (Frequently)
• This position is field-oriented, with 90% travel and frequent relocations.
• Required to sit, stand, and drive for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a drone controller, computer keyboard and telephone (frequently).