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Chief Drone Pilot / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Manager
Next Height LLC —Detroit, MI
- $68,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
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- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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WayUp Media —Royal Oak, MI
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Next Door Photos —Saint Joseph, MI
- $30,126.25 - $65,184.30 a year
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Great Lakes Drone Company, LLC —Coloma, MI
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Great Lakes Drone Company, LLC —Coloma, MI
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McDonald GMC Cadillac —Saginaw, MI
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Chief Drone Pilot / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Manager

Next Height LLC
Detroit, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
$68,000 - $85,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Surveillance operations
Federal Aviation Regulations
Patrolling
Pilot License
Remote Pilot Certificate
Mechanical knowledge
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
Commanding aircraft

Full Job Description

Job Description & Responsibilities:

The Chief Drone Pilot / UAS Manager oversees all unmanned aerial surveillance, perimeter patrols, thermal imaging scans, and infrastructure inspection missions. Ensures absolute compliance with FAA regulations, manages fleet maintenance, designs flight protocols, and trains secondary pilot personnel.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Plan, authorize, and execute complex drone flight missions for security surveillance, perimeter oversight, and construction progress/infrastructure inspection.
Maintain strict compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations, airspace authorizations, and local municipal ordinances.
Manage the maintenance, firmware updates, battery management, and calibration of the enterprise drone fleet (fixed-wing and multi-rotor platforms equipped with optical/thermal payloads).
Analyze aerial video and sensor data to generate security reconnaissance reports and topographical maps.
Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for safe flight operations and emergency lost-link procedures.

Required Qualifications:

Valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (commercial drone license required).
Minimum 3+ years of professional commercial drone piloting experience, specifically in security surveillance, industrial inspection, or public safety.
Advanced understanding of airspace management, meteorological conditions, and flight telemetry software.

Preferred Skills & Competencies: Thermal/infrared imaging interpretation, photogrammetry software proficiency, mechanical aptitude for drone maintenance.

Pay: $68,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Detroit, MI 48203

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