Drone/ Flight Operation Support Services (FAA Part 107) - Annual Salary - $44K

Drone/ Flight Operation Support Services (FAA Part 107)

West Chester OH 45069

Full-time (Permanent)

Job Description

• Setup nests prior to start of operations.
• Perform daily aircraft and flight-line checks, including pre-flight and post-flight inspections, and other start-of-day activities.
• Perform routine aircraft standard practices as defined in the Client’s uncrewed aerial system maintenance manual.
• Perform nest equipment and condition checks before operations, during operations, and at the end of the day.
• Maintain nest cleanliness within the nest boundary.
• Replace Client-provided nest equipment as required.
• Participate in personnel briefs.
• Maintain communications with the Client’s Flight Operations Center (FOC) using Client-provided equipment.
• Respond to and complete field service tasks assigned by the Client.
• Respond to minor emergencies involving the Client’s aircraft and equipment and report occurrences to the Client’s designated Flight Operations Manager (FOM).
• When scheduled, visually monitor airspace to detect and report non-Client aircraft.
• Monitor air-traffic displays provided by the Client to detect non-Client aircraft and report to the Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
• Monitor for and report hazardous weather conditions in the operating area to the FOM.
• Detect and report visible obstacles or other hazards to flight to the FOM.
• Verify and report the location and height of detected obstacles as requested.
• Operate a contractor-provided light vehicle (van) for movement between various Client operating locations, move aircraft between sites, and recover Client aircraft.
• Recover Client aircraft that have landed outside the nest area.
• Properly secure nest equipment and facilities at the end of the aircraft’s service.