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Drone Operator / UAV Pilot (FAA Part 107 Certified and exam certification ALC- 677)

Godfrey, IL 62035

Fulltime (Permanent)

Job Description:

Certification Required: FAA Part 107 and exam certification ALC- 677



Must be willing to attend one-time training in Dallas, TX.

We are looking for a Drone Operator / UAV Pilot with an active FAA Part 107 Certification. The candidate will be responsible for safely operating drones for aerial inspections, mapping, photography, videography, site monitoring, and data collection.

• Setup nests prior to start of operations
• Perform daily aircraft and flight-line checks (including pre-flight and post-flight inspections), and other start of day activities
• Perform routine aircraft standard practices (as defined in Wipro Customer's uncrewed aerial system maintenance manual)
• Perform nest equipment and condition checks (before operations, during operations and end-of-day)
• Maintain nest cleanliness within the nest boundary
• Replace Wipro customer's provided nest equipment as required
• Participate in Personnel briefs
• Maintain communications with the Wipro Customer's flight operations center using Wipro Customer's provided equipment
• Respond to and complete field service tasks assigned by Wipro customer.
• Respond to minor emergencies involving Wipro customer's aircraft and equipment and report occurrences to the Wipro Customer's designated flight operations manager ("FOM")
• When scheduled, visually monitor airspace to detect and report non-Wipro Customer aircraft
• Monitor air-traffic displays provided by Wipro Customer to detect non-Wipro Customer's aircraft and report to the pilot-in-command ("PIC")
• Monitor for and report hazardous weather conditions in the operating area to the FOM
• Detect and report visible obstacles or other hazards to flight to the FOM
• Verify and report location and height of detected obstacles as requested
• Operate a Contractor-provided light vehicle (van) for movement between various Wipro Customer's operating locations, move aircraft between sites, and recover Wipro Customer's aircraft
• Recover Wipro Customer's aircraft that have landed outside the nest area
• Properly secure nest equipment and facilities at the end of the aircraft's service

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