What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drone Pilot (locals only) position at CDR Companies?
CDR Maguire Inc., a national engineering and emergency management firm, is seeking a certified Drone Pilot to support aerial data collection and analysis for various projects, including disaster response, debris management, and environmental monitoring. The Drone Pilot will operate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to capture high-resolution imagery, video, and other data while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and safety protocols. This role requires a skilled professional with experience in drone operations, data collection, and equipment maintenance, ideally in environmental or disaster management contexts.
Essential Functions :
In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.
- Check drones before a flight to ensure safe and proper operations.
- Analyze weather forecasts to ensure safe flights.
- Document pre- and post-flights logs.
- Monitor drones during flight.
- Plan drone flight routes.
- Navigate drones along designated paths.
- Gather information or produce aerial photographs, as needed.
- Perform equipment testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Familiar with data capture of video, photogrammetry and LiDAR.
- Perform work using DJI Matrice 300 RTK Drone.
Minimum Qualifications :
CDR Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V and EO / AAN / D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.
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