Drone Operator

Job Title: Drone Operator

Job Description

Seeking a skilled Drone Operator to join our dynamic team. Responsibilities include assembling, preflighting, launching, and recovering unmanned aircraft to test and optimize operational systems. You'll validate engineering changes along with software and hardware during early development stages. Routine maintenance of our fleet of aircraft and ground equipment is expected, ensuring all systems are ready for function-specific flight tests. As a Drone Operator, you will play a crucial role in performing tests and demonstrations related to US FAA Type Certification. Your insights will be vital in improving processes, safety protocols, hardware, and software, streamlining operations for centers globally. Providing detailed feedback to our design team will be a key aspect of your role. The ideal candidate must be prepared for overtime, with an average workweek of ~50 hours, including some Saturdays as needed.

Hard Skills

• Drone pilot experience
• Drone operation expertise
• Part 107 license
• Capability to perform minor maintenance on drones
  

Soft Skills

• Continuous improvement mindset
• Attention to detail
• Ability to provide constructive feedback
• Collaborative
• Flexible team player
  

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Esparto, California.

Work Environment

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, in a fast-paced and collaborative setting. The position requires a high comfort level with working outdoors, as 90% of the time will be spent in an outdoor environment. You'll be part of a close-knit team comprising 1 manager and 4 team members. While this is a contract estimated to last 6-9 months with a high possibility of extension up to a year, we cannot guarantee conversion to permanent employment as future work scope projections for 2025 are not yet determined. About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions.