Seasonal Remote Pilot

Seasonal Remote Pilot

Job Description

SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for operating Matrice series drones with client sensors to collect imagery of agricultural fields and research trials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plan, coordinate, and execute drone flights and data collection at customer field locations.
Plan, coordinate, and assist with data management and data delivery for customer projects.
Proactively communicates scheduling problems and project conflicts and presents alternate solutions.
Maintain and update project schedules for drone flights and data collections services.
Operate, maintain, and repair drone and sensor payload equipment.
Work closely with client technical development team to test and utilize special and custom hardware and software products to support enterprise customer projects.
Participate in regular team meetings via MS Teams and an occasional client call.
Comply with Company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate degree or equivalent experience in an applicable technical field
0-2 years professional experience in digital or precision agriculture
General experience in agriculture preferred but not required

Skills/Abilities:
Strong computer and technical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Customer service oriented
Analytical and detail-oriented
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Maintain confidentiality of company information and data
Ability to work within a team or independently, with a can-do attitude, and willing to work until the job gets done
Perform additional duties as directed by supervisor/management

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Part 107 Certified Small Unmanned Aircraft Pilot is required
Valid driver’s license

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Travel as needed – overnight travel not to exceed 50%
Will drive personal vehicle to field locations.
Will remotely pilot drones in field for daily job activities.
Outdoor environment – flight operations outdoors in rural settings
General office environment – Microsoft office and Slack messaging

Notes:
Work Hours: Will work during daylight hours. In June/July, may work overtime as daylight hours allow.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.