Entry-Level sUAS Pilot

Houston, TX, USA|Onsite, Travel

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $86,300.00 - $133,800.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Travel opportunities

Training and Development

team environment

Job Description

Percheron is a leading company specializing in advanced unmanned aerial system (UAS) technology and services. Known for its innovation and commitment to safety, Percheron operates at the forefront of the drone industry, delivering high-quality aerial data collection solutions for a diverse range of applications including agriculture, environmental monitoring, surveying, and infrastructure inspection. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of professionalism, precision, and continuous improvement, ensuring that all operations adhere to strict safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

The UAS Pilot position at Percheron is a dynamic role that combines fieldwork with essential office responsibilities. This role requires a h... Show More

Job Requirements

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
experience using autonomous flight/mission planning software
approximately 100+ flight hours of commercial UAS operations under Part 107 or equivalent hobby related experience
18 years or older
proficient in the English language
basic Microsoft Office and Adobe skills
ability to travel in and out of state usually 2-3 days up to 3-4 weeks
ability to stand for long hours and move/lift up to fifty-five pounds
ability to walk/hike through rugged terrain
ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player
ability to pay close attention to details and present good planning, organization, and time management skills
ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily
ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with manager may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and work overtime if warranted
ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and company policies and procedures
other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
experience using autonomous flight/mission planning software
approximately 100+ flight hours of commercial UAS operations under Part 107 or equivalent hobby related experience
proficient in the English language
basic Microsoft Office and Adobe skills
ability to travel in and out of state usually 2-3 days up to 3-4 weeks
ability to stand for long hours and move/lift up to fifty-five pounds
ability to walk/hike through rugged terrain
ability to work autonomously and collaborate fully as a team player
ability to pay close attention to details and present good planning, organization, and time management skills
ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily
ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with manager
ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and company policies and procedures

Job Duties

Serve as pilot-in-command and/or visual observer of the sUAS
operate Percheron aircraft safely and effectively in accordance with all Percheron policies and procedures
facilitate hazard identification and safety risk analysis
coordinate flight schedules, logistics, FAA airspace approvals, and maintenance
perform field maintenance and preventive maintenance on aircraft, sensors, and support equipment
plan and execute missions with various flight control software such as DJI, Litchi, Pix4DCapture, Autopilot, Mission Planner
process and check data captured with software like Pix4D, ArcMap, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop
upload captured data to the appropriate location on client or company FTP site
other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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