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RPAS Safety Pilot

Drone Delivery Canada
Full-time
On-site
Edmonton AB CA

Company Profile

"Reimagining the Way You Deliver". Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) is a publicly traded, disruptive, pioneering, technology company focused on designing, developing and implementing commercially viable, drone-based logistics systems for government, commercial, industrial & retail customers globally. The Company’s patented, fully-integrated hardware/software platform is used as a managed service in a SaaS business model. Drone Delivery Canada is commercialized, operational and early-stage revenue-generating, with a robust sales funnel of global prospects.


Our people are at the heart of the innovation process and joining us means you can build a career in a way no other company can duplicate! We are seeking entrepreneurial, smart, team-oriented people who have purpose and are committed to helping our team bring leading drone technology to businesses globally.


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www.DroneDeliveryCanada.com


Overview

We are seeking a reliable candidate for a contract full-time opportunity for an RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) Safety Pilot. The Pilot will be a member of the flight crew and be led by the Pilot in Command (PIC). The successful candidate will be highly skilled in drone piloting and be the primary point of contact for any flight safety related occurrences or issues arising during flight operations.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with the PIC and Visual observer during flight operations
  • Visually monitor flight of RPAS while in autopilot mode and be prepared to take over manual control if advised by PIC or other safety issue arises
  • Assist with the deployment and setup of the RPAS
  • Assist with the inspection of the RPAS
  • If required, manually fly RPAS to verify proper flight performance

Minimum Qualification

  • Transport Canada Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), Visual line-of-sight (VLOS) Pilot Certificate – Advanced operations
  • Knowledge of operating procedures and emergency procedures
  • Experience flying RC multirotor RPAS in angle flight mode*
  • Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC) membership is an asset

  • RPAS flight modes may have different names depending on the manufacturer of the flight controller as follows: Angle mode (generic) – Stabalized (ArduPilot) – Attitude Arcade (MicroPilot); Rate mode (generic) – Acro (ArduPilot)

Hours of Work, Work Environment and Potential Travel

  • Full-time – from Monday to Friday
  • Shifts will be 8 hours per day
  • This position is 100% onsite, requiring the candidate to be physically present at our location from Monday to Friday.
  • Location: Edmonton
  • Valid Class G Driver Licence in good standing and regular access to a personal vehicle required
  • Outdoor work, exposure to cold, heat or other weather elements
  • High concentration levels required during flight operations
  • The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position

Diversity & Inclusion

DDC is committed to the creation of an exceptional work environment wherein we maintain values of mutual respect, integrity, dignity, and inclusivity; and encourage the open exchange of ideas and opinions. We are an equal opportunity employer that evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.


If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please inform the recruiter. This ensures that the appropriate accommodations are in place at time of your interview and before you begin your employment.