Drone Pilot

What You'll Do

In this role, you will travel to wind farms across the United States, with all travel and accommodation expenses fully covered by the company.

As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions, collecting high-quality visual data, and supporting turbine blade inspection projects. This position does not include wind turbine maintenance, repair, or climbing responsibilities.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to perform wind turbine inspections in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures
• Capture high-resolution images and inspection data of wind turbine blades, towers, and related components
• Take manual photographs of blade rotations and turbine conditions as required by inspection protocols
• Conduct pre-flight planning, airspace assessments, risk evaluations, and equipment checks
• Manage, organize, and upload inspection data, photographs, and reports to company systems
• Ensure accurate documentation of completed inspections and field activities
• Communicate inspection findings and operational updates to project managers and internal teams
• Maintain drone equipment and perform routine inspections to ensure operational readiness
• Adhere to all company safety policies, client requirements, and industry standards

Requirements

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (Required)
• Experience operating commercial drones in a professional environment
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to capture high-quality inspection imagery
• Experience with data collection, photography, or inspection operations preferred
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and physical examination
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
• Highly Desired: DJI Mavic 3, DJI Matrice, or similar commercial inspection drones
• Previous experience conducting infrastructure, utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections
• Familiarity with drone mission planning, flight logging, and data management software
• Experience working in renewable energy or wind turbine inspection environments is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and dust
• Ability to travel extensively and work in remote field locations
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform field inspection activities for extended periods
• Ability to safely wear and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with manufacturer and company guidelines

Safety-Sensitive Position Requirements

• This is a safety-sensitive position involving the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), driving company vehicles, and independent field work at remote wind farm locations.
• Employees must be able to safely perform all essential job functions without impairment that could affect judgment, alertness, coordination, decision-making, or operational performance.
• Candidates must comply with all company, client, FAA, OSHA, and site-specific drug and alcohol policies, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident testing requirements.

Benefits

• 30 USD/hr
• Full paid Travel and Lodging for Projections Nationwide
• $60 a day Per Diem for Meal & Incidentals
• Work for a Global Team pioneering the future of wind turbine technology
• AERONES is an Equal Opportunity Employer