Skyports Drone Services

Remote Pilot, VLOS - USA

Edison, NJ, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $109,400.00 - $169,600.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Retirement Plan
Flexible Schedule
Travel opportunities

Job Description

Skyports is a pioneering company established in 2018, positioned at the forefront of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) revolution. The company focuses on developing and operating innovative infrastructure designed for electric air taxis while leveraging drone technology to transform business operations across various industries. Skyports operates within two main core areas: Skyports Drone Services and Skyports Infrastructure. Skyports Drone Services utilizes drones to streamline logistics, enhance data capture, and improve overall operational efficiency with specialized attention on rural deliveries, surveying, surveillance, and maritime services. Meanwhile, Skyports Infrastructure is a critical component of the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem, taking responsibility for... Show More

Job Requirements

  • FAA Part 107 certificate
  • good understanding of aviation basics and VLOS procedures
  • able to follow structured processes
  • good communication and attention to detail
  • willingness to travel between customer sites

Job Qualifications

  • FAA Part 107 certificate
  • good understanding of aviation basics and VLOS procedures
  • able to follow structured processes
  • good communication and attention to detail
  • willingness to travel between customer sites
  • experience with DJI, Quantum Systems, or similar drone platforms preferred but not required

Job Duties

  • Operate VLOS flights following SOPs and pre-planned mission workflows
  • Complete daily pre-flight checks, aircraft inspections, and equipment set-up
  • Monitor the aircraft in flight and maintain situational awareness
  • Follow ConOps, risk assessments, and local permissions
  • Conduct post-flight steps, battery management, logging, and equipment care
  • Maintain aircraft serviceability and quarantine unserviceable equipment
  • Keep competency, currency, and engineering authorisations at the correct level
  • Record flights accurately in Alaris/Centrik
  • Support ROCs, ground tasks, and set-ups where required
  • Represent Skyports professionally on customer sites

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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