Drone Pilot - Military Veterans

Requisition ID: 85056

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Position Specific Description

We are looking for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator (Drone Pilot) to join the Smart Grid team in West Palm Beach, FL.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• The UAS Pilot is responsible for safety during all phases of flight;
• Assuring the Aircraft meets airworthiness specifications before operation;
• Can analyze weather and hazards pertaining to the intended flight path;
• Use ADM and CRM to make the best decisions ensuring safety and success;
• Ensure safe transport of Aircraft using truck and trailer;
• Create and update documentation as it pertains to the flight operation.

Job Overview

Employees in this job will operate as an Unmanned Aircraft (UA) pilot who will be flying an under 55lb drone on a daily basis. They will be tasked at creating daily flight plans, conducting flights and recording all safety and flight data to work with business analysts in creating the safety case for the project with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Creating daily flight plans
• Conducting daily flights in accordance with regulations
• Executes and records all safety and flight data
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 3+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
• FAA Part 107 Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree

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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type:Full Time
Job Category: Operations
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: No

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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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