UAS Pilot - Field Technician

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Mesa seeks a UAS Pilot Technician (Part-time) with the following skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Possess experience in understanding UAS flight properties and operation
• Demonstrate UAS pilot skills including line of sight and first-person view techniques
• Ability to read and understand GIS maps and be able to navigate to each inspection site
• Ability to learn and follow direction from supervisor and other management personnel
• Willing to contribute and adhere to the safety requirements of the working environment.
• Possess good interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment with peers and clients.
• Possess experience and proficiency with software applications such as DJI Go, Google maps, GIS maps and drawings, basic MS Office Word and Excel, internet and email.
• Demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service.

Education/Experience/Licensure-Certification:

• Minimum of a high school diploma, prefer 2-year degree or better
• Minimum of 2 years of experience

• Must possess FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and a Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities:

• Perform (Unmanned Aerial System) UAS safety checks and UAS airworthiness assessments
• Coordinate transportation to the inspection site Insure UAS is in flight ready condition (batteries, electronic media, cameras)
• Aid inspection team in setting up safety zone
• Help maintain safety zone being aware of property owners/pedestrians in the area
• Operate UAS in a safe, professional manner
• Operate UAS in accordance with all FAA rules
• Collect images necessary to inspect structures and lines Create backup files and documentation for all images as required
• Note deficiencies on structures and lines
• Communicate with management and project team about deficiencies found
• Make suggestions to improve data collection process and efficiency