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Birdstop Inc. —Detroit, MI
- From $25 an hour
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- Mid-level
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FlyRoute Detroit LP —Detroit, MI
- $80 - $200 a day
- Evenings as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
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- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
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FlyRoute Detroit LP —Detroit, MI
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Drone Pilot

Birdstop Inc.
Detroit, MI

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Job Details

Contract
From $25 an hour

Qualifications

Mechanical assembly
Calibration
Electrical equipment calibration
Electronic systems troubleshooting
Drone operation
Electrical schematic reading and interpretation
Soldering tools
Electrical motors
Troubleshooting electrical systems
Federal Aviation Regulations
Aircraft maintenance
Electrical troubleshooting
Commercial drone operation
Technical troubleshooting support
Pilot License
Remote Pilot Certificate
Manufacturing company experience
Mechanical troubleshooting
Electrical soldering

Full Job Description

DRONE PILOT

Company

Birdstop, Inc. is an American drone technology company based in Detroit. Made possible by its recent breakthroughs in regulatory approvals and AI systems, Birdstop drones can operate continuously in a fully automated mode without personnel onsite. Birdstop systems actively serve our nation's critical infrastructure and public safety organizations with rapid response capabilities.

Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Drone Pilot to join our team and play a key role in testing, maintaining, and improving our fleet of newly manufactured drones. This role combines flight operations with technical troubleshooting and repair, ensuring every drone meets our quality, safety, and performance standards before deployment.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular test flights of newly manufactured or repaired drones to verify performance and reliability.
Work closely with engineering and production teams to identify, document, and troubleshoot issues during flight testing.
Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and repairs on drones and related equipment (motors, sensors, gimbals, payloads, etc.).
Maintain detailed flight logs, test results, and maintenance records.
Ensure safe and compliant flight operations in accordance with company policies and FAA/CAA regulations.
Perform soldering of electronic components including PCBs, wires, and connectors if required
Assist in firmware updates, component replacements, and sensor calibrations.
Support the R&D team in integrating and validating new drone features or hardware updates.
Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with procurement for replacements
Provide feedback to design and manufacturing teams to improve product reliability and flight performance.
Set up and maintain test benches to validate drone subsystems and components

Basic Requirements

Proven experience as a Drone Pilot with hands-on flight and troubleshooting experience.
FAA Part 107 certification.
Strong understanding of UAV systems, including motors, ESCs, flight controllers, batteries, and payloads.
Familiarity with drone assembly, calibration and repair tools.
Ability to read and follow technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and schematics
Experience with soldering and basic electronics assembly
Work authorization in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred Requirements

Experience building, maintaining, or flying drones (quads, fixed-wing, VTOL, etc.)
Familiarity with drone flight software (e.g., QGC, Mission Planner, ArduPilot, PX4)
Experience with battery safety and handling (e.g., LiPo, Li-ion packs)
Experience with functional testing and validation of mechanical/electrical systems
2+ years of experience in manufacturing, ideally in electronics, drones, robotics, or aerospace sectors.

What we offer

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge drone technology and contribute to real-world innovation.
Fast-paced, high-responsibility environment with the ability to directly impact product quality and company success.
Competitive salary.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

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