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Visual Observer - Drone Operations

Aston Carter
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Description

Visual Observer - Drone Operations ( Part Time)

Location : Concord, CA

About the Role

We are looking for a Visual Observer to support our drone delivery operations by ensuring safe

and compliant flight activities. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining situational awareness,

identifying potential air and ground hazards, and communicating with remote pilots to ensure

safe operations. You'll be working closely with our drone pilots and operations team to facilitate

efficient, real-world drone deliveries.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain visual line of sight (VLOS) with drones during flight operations.
  • Actively scan for and report any aerial, ground, or environmental hazards that could

impact operations.

  • Communicate real-time observations to the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) to ensure
  • safe flights.

  • Assist with pre-flight and post-flight safety checks, including assessing airspace
  • conditions.

  • Monitor weather conditions, terrain, and surrounding obstacles for potential risks.
  • Work in compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations and company safety protocols.
  • Support field operations, including site setup, drone deployment, and data logging.
  • Collaborate with the operations team to improve safety procedures and operational
  • efficiency.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Required :

  • Ability to maintain continuous visual contact with drones and assess airspace conditions.
  • Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise hazard reports.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Comfort with technology and drone operations (training will be provided).
  • Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.
  • Nice to Have :

  • Prior experience in aviation, drone operations, or air traffic monitoring.
  • FAA Part 107 Certification (or willingness to obtain).
  • Experience working in logistics, delivery, or field operations.
  • Experience in public safety, security, or emergency response is a plus.
  • Hours :

    This role is Monday - Friday between 9am-5pm and will be scheduled on average 25 hours a week - depending on the team's needs with potential to becoming full time as the operation grows.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 / hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  • Workplace Type

    This is a fully onsite position in San Francisco,CA.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2025.

    About Aston Carter :

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  • The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

    Salary : $20 - $25

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