Drone Pilot (Contractor)
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we can choose which of these headings to use based on content. We have content for Responsibilities (tasks), Requirements, Qualifications (maybe nice to have), Skills (maybe equipment?), Benefits (onboarding?), Pay (compensation), Schedule (maybe not explicit). We should not create sections with placeholder text. So we need to extract actual content.
Let's parse:
- About Sitemark: description of company, problem, team, how we operate. Could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" would be description of the job. We have tasks, equipment, etc. Could combine.
Better to create sections:
About the role
with paragraph summarizing: You will join network of independent pilots, fly drone missions over solar sites, etc. Use content from "The team you'll join:", "How we operate:", "Tasks What you'll do:", maybe.
But we must not repeat job title. It's fine.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include details: you run your own drone operation, Sitemark brings missions, you fly real solar sites across US, work with equipment you know best, data goes into reports, you will not be a number in a queue, you join vetted network, work directly with experienced multinational team that matches missions to region, gear, schedule. Take on more, grow into higher-value surveys, build steady stream of assignments. When you accept a mission, we give clear brief, agreed scope, rate confirmed in writing before you fly, detailed flight and delivery standards covered in onboarding and contractor agreement.
Equipment and Positioning You Provide: list of equipment needed.
Requirements: list bullet points.
Nice to have: list bullet points.
Onboarding: description.
Compensation and Work Assignments: description of rate negotiation, payment, etc.
We may also include Benefits? Not explicit benefits besides onboarding training free. Could treat onboarding as Benefits? But we have separate Onboarding section; we could map Onboarding to Benefits heading? But instruction says use headings e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can choose to use Benefits for onboarding/training. Pay for compensation. Schedule maybe not present; we should omit Schedule if no specific content.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Thus produce HTML:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... tasks ... ...
Requirements
- ...
Qualifications
- Nice to have items ...
Skills
Equipment you must provide: ...
maybe list.Benefits
Onboarding includes free online training program, etc.
Pay
Compensation details: rate negotiated per mission, agreed in writing, travel and per diem addressed within rate, payment issued against invoice following acceptance, etc.
We should not include Schedule. We must ensure we preserve all substantive information. Let's extract details. About Sitemark paragraph: "Sitemark is the AI and robotics platform for building and operating renewable energy. The world's leading Owners, EPCs, and O&M companies use Sitemark. What problem are we solving and why is this important to solve: The world is building one of the largest infrastructure shifts in history — and it needs better tools to get it done. Renewable energy projects are growing in scale, complexity, and urgency, but the teams responsible for building and operating them are stretched thin — buried in repetitive work, disconnected systems, and running out of time. That's why we built Sitemark: AI and robotics take the repetitive load off these teams, from the field to the office, so their time goes to what matters — and sites get built faster and perform better." Team you'll join: "You will join an extremely talented team of incredibly passionate, high-energy people. We go the extra mile while having the best time of our lives. We are expanding our US field capability and building a vetted network of independent pilots engaged directly for work in their region, backed by an experienced, multinational team and a platform trusted across the solar industry. Joining puts you at the center of that network, with the opportunity to work on operations across the US. This is an open call for that network, not a single opening." How we operate: "We care deeply about our customers and the problems we solve for them. We move fast, keep things simple, and focus on what matters. We keep our quality bar high by staying lean and hiring only the best." Tasks What you'll do: "This is hands-on work for pilots who love being in the field. You run your own drone operation and Sitemark brings you the missions: you will fly real solar sites across the US, work with the equipment you know best, and see your data go straight into the reports the largest solar owners rely on to build and run their plants. You will not be a number in a queue. You join a vetted network and work directly with an experienced, multinational team that matches missions to your region, your gear, and your schedule. Take on more, grow into higher-value surveys and construction work, and build a steady stream of assignments as a trusted part of the network. When you accept a mission, we give you a clear brief, an agreed scope, and a rate confirmed in writing before you fly, and the detailed flight and delivery standards are covered in onboarding and your contractor agreement so you always know exactly what each mission needs." Equipment and Positioning You Provide: list bullet points. Requirements: bullet list. Nice to have: bullet list. Onboarding: paragraph. Compensation and Work Assignments: paragraph. Now we need to map to sections. Let's craft About the role: combine Sitemark description, team, how we operate, tasks? Might be too much but okay. Responsibilities: tasks bullet list. Requirements: bullet list. Qualifications: nice to have bullet list. Skills: equipment list. Benefits: onboarding description. Pay: compensation description. We must not repeat job title. Let's produce HTML. We need to ensure we use- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For equipment list also list.
We'll produce:
About the role
Sitemark is the AI and robotics platform for building and operating renewable energy. The world's leading Owners, EPCs, and O&M companies use Sitemark. The world is building one of the largest infrastructure shifts in history — and it needs better tools to get it done. Renewable energy projects are growing in scale, complexity, and urgency, but the teams responsible for building and operating them are stretched thin — buried in repetitive work, disconnected systems, and running out of time. That's why we built Sitemark: AI and robotics take the repetitive load off these teams, from the field to the office, so their time goes to what matters — and sites get built faster and perform better. You will join an extremely talented team of incredibly passionate, high‑energy people. We are expanding our US field capability and building a vetted network of independent pilots engaged directly for work in their region, backed by an experienced, multinational team and a platform trusted across the solar industry. Joining puts you at the center of that network, with the opportunity to work on operations across the US. We care deeply about our customers and the problems we solve for them. We move fast, keep things simple, and focus on what matters. We keep our quality bar high by staying lean and hiring only the best.
Responsibilities
- Run your own drone operation; Sitemark brings you missions to fly real solar sites across the US.
- Work with the equipment you know best and see your data go straight into reports used by the largest solar owners.
- Join a vetted network and work directly with an experienced, multinational team that matches missions to your region, gear, and schedule.
- Take on more, grow into higher‑value surveys and construction work, and build a steady stream of assignments as a trusted part of the network.
- When you accept a mission, receive a clear brief, agreed scope, and a rate confirmed in writing before you fly; detailed flight and delivery standards are covered in onboarding and your contractor agreement.
Requirements
- Current FAA Part 107 certificate in good standing with a clean enforcement history.
- Documented commercial UAS experience, with two or more years operating in the field.
- Experience with automated mission planning over large, repetitive sites.
- Working knowledge of thermal imaging: radiometric capture, emissivity, thermal focus, palette and span, and the conditions that produce a usable dataset.
- Strong data management habits and the ability to verify geotags and preserve positioning metadata.
- Ability to execute a technical brief precisely and flag problems rather than improvise.
- Professional conduct on active industrial sites with live electrical infrastructure.
- Willingness to travel within your region, including early departures and multi‑day mobilizations.
- Commercial UAS liability insurance, minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence, with a COI naming Sitemark and the asset owner as additional insured.
- Authorized to work in the US as an independent contractor, able to complete a W‑9 Form, and able to pass a background check and client site screening.
Qualifications
- Utility‑scale solar PV experience.
- Familiarity with IEC TS 62446‑3.
- Level I or II Thermography certification.
- RTK/PPK and GNSS survey experience.
- Photogrammetry and GIS proficiency.
- OSHA 10/30.
- Multiple aircraft in fleet.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Skills
- A commercially maintained sUAS with a radiometric thermal sensor and high‑resolution RGB (dual‑camera platforms strongly recommended).
- Aircraft and payload must be on Sitemark's compatible hardware list (see https://support.sitemark.com/en/articles/4240592-what-drone-hardware-is-compatible-with-sitemark).
- Enough batteries, charging, storage, and field power to complete large sites in a single mobilization.
- A computer capable of offloading and reviewing large datasets in the field (single missions commonly produce hundreds of gigabytes).
- Reliable high‑bandwidth internet for uploading (remote sites, hotel Wi‑Fi, and data caps are not accepted reasons for a missed window).
- Reliable transportation, standard site PPE, and environmental measurement tools