Drone Pilot | Full Time | Oklahoma, USA

The world's leading provider of weather information is looking for you!

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Drone Pilot to join our team in the USA.

You will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing drone operations to support weather data collection. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in drone technology and operations, knowledge of relevant airspace regulations, and the ability to analyze data collected during flights.

Your responsibilities

• Flight Operations: Plan and conduct drone missions, including pre-flight checks, flight path planning, and execution of flights according to operational requirements and safety protocols. Flights will primarily be conducted from Monday to Friday at the Kessler Atmospheric and Ecological Field Station (KAEFS) in Oklahoma.

• Data Collection and Analysis: Ensure accurate data collection and secure data transmission. Collaborate with other team members to process and analyze the collected data. Maintain detailed flight logs and prepare reports on flight performance and mission outcomes.

• Coordination and Communication: Coordinate flight closely with air traffic control, airspace participants and project partners to ensure safe and efficient flight operations and timely delivery of accurate results.

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of drone equipment, including software updates, battery management, and repairs. Ensure all equipment is up to date and operational.

• Customer Demonstrations: Conduct flight demonstrations for potential customers across the USA, which may require occasional travel.

Your qualifications

• Flight Operations: Proven experience (1+ years) in drone (flight) operations, including experience with mission planning, data collection, and equipment maintenance.

• Certifications: Valid drone pilot certifications (FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or equivalent certification) and a valid driver's license required.

• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of drone technology, flight control system and drone maintenance. Proven ability to work independently.

• Communication: Good communication skills in English and willingness to coordinate with stakeholders, project partners and authorities.

• Working permit: U.S. working permit is essential.

What we offer

• Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for professional development, working with a high degree of responsibility.

• Company Culture: A dynamic and collaborative company culture, with a highly motivated and passionate team of international colleagues (see more here).

• Innovation: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the future of drone networks. The chance to be part of a fast-growing company that’s revolutionising the industry.

Meteomatics is a world-leading provider of weather and climate data, passionate about transforming and growing the application of weather information worldwide. We want people who share our mission to help organizations access accurate weather forecasts to realize their business goals and protect lives and property.

As part of our team, you will have a unique and exciting opportunity to help our valued customers gain weather insights across a wide range of use cases, around the globe.

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We are looking forward to your application!