JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold valid and current Part 107 license
• Hold valid Driver’s License
• Previous drone flying experience, preferably on Transmission and Distribution (T&D) assets, and ability to learn advanced flying skills
• Possess excellent communication skills with an ability to operate effectively as part of a team.
• Professional approach to dynamic risk management and mitigation
• Demonstrative ability to operate complex equipment in accordance with SOPs.
• Safety-conscious with the ability to operate safely in a diverse and high-pressure environment.
• Experience with customer relations, including face to face interactions
• Computer literate
• Ability to maintain high performance standards while working remotely within a team with minimal supervision.
• Problem-solving abilities
• Comfortability with a nomadic lifestylePhysically fit with a genuine love of all things outdoors.

BONUS EXPERIENCE:

• Hold an active TWIC card
• Knowledge of photography
• Knowledge of airspace management
• Knowledge/experience of oil & gas, utilities, or renewables industries
• Aware of current FAA regulationsLiDAR collection experience

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Drone Pilot for Transmission and Distribution (T&D), you will report to a Lead Pilot and mainly work on our California-based customer projects. This role includes frequent relocations to various regions of California as needs arise, and you may be relocated to other projects outside of California on occasion. This job is physically demanding and involves regular outdoor work which may be both onshore and offshore. Candidates who are invited for an interview will be subject to a flight skills assessment using a small multi-rotor trainer aircraft. If you enjoy a nomadic lifestyle, this job is for you!
We currently employ 4 levels of drone pilots. Starting level and pay rate for pilots are dependent on amount of experience and number of T&D flight hours.

Every employee at Cyberhawk is expected to demonstrate and foster the 5 core values, along with the overarching value of ‘Nae Drama’, that encourage a positive culture within Cyberhawk:

• One Team
• Open and Humble
• Hungry to Grow

• Show up and Have FunOwn it And Solve It

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) operations in a controlled and safe manner as PIC (Pilot in Command) across multiple UAS platforms, systems, and payloads.
• Perform Pre/In-flight procedures and checks while adhering to company SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to maximize productivity and minimize risk
• Perform post-operations management, including data handover and flight documentation.
• Log daily operations using an in-house work pack management system.
• Assist with job preparation such as the creation of RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement), documentation, equipment management, organizing travel and accommodation.
• Collaborate with your Lead Pilot to ensure proper and effective implementation of SOPs and encourage a culture of continuous improvement
• Adhere to Cyberhawk’s highest standards of health and safety.Other duties as assigned.