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Aston Carter

Drone Operator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $30.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
critical illness insurance
accident insurance
hospital insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Health spending account
transportation benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Aston Carter is a renowned global talent solutions provider specializing in various professional sectors including accounting, finance, human resources, procurement, supply chain, and administrative roles. With a presence across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Aston Carter serves many Fortune 500 companies, maintaining a reputation for excellence and agility in recruiting top-tier talent. Proudly recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for client and talent service, Aston Carter is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender... Show More

Job Requirements

  • FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate
  • 100 plus hours logged FPV flight time
  • One plus year consistent acro mode flight experience under visual line of sight
  • Demonstrated multi-rotor UAS operations experience
  • Proven FPV flying experience in manual acro mode
  • Knowledge of FAA small UAS regulations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong situational awareness and adherence to safety standards

Job Qualifications

  • FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate
  • More than 100 hours logged FPV flight time
  • One or more years of consistent acro mode flight experience under visual line of sight
  • Demonstrated experience with multi-rotor UAS operations
  • Proven FPV flying experience demonstrating control precision in manual acro mode
  • Working knowledge of FAA small UAS regulations and operational best practices
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong situational awareness

Job Duties

  • Operate small and mid-size UAS platforms in acro mode within visual line of sight environments
  • Conduct test flights, calibration routines, and performance evaluations under engineering supervision
  • Collaborate with systems engineers to provide data-driven feedback on flight performance, controls tuning, and system reliability
  • Maintain detailed logs of flight hours, aircraft condition, and observed anomalies
  • Support safety and compliance processes according to FAA Part 107 and internal procedures
  • Participate in system validation efforts involving PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, and Herelink control systems
  • Contribute to iterative design reviews, prototype evaluations, and test readiness reviews

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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