Drone Pilot (East Coast) - Evergreen
About The Position
Cyberhawk is seeking Drone Pilots to join their talent pool for ongoing opportunities. This role supports UAS operations across the East Coast, focusing on critical infrastructure inspections and data capture in sectors like transmission and distribution, oil and gas, survey and mapping, and other industrial environments. It is a travel-heavy, outdoor position responsible for safe flight operations, high-quality data collection, and professional communication with clients and stakeholders. Projects may involve enhancing grid resiliency, preventing outages, and supporting post-storm restoration efforts. This role is not for residential, real estate, or roof inspection work. Candidates may undergo a flight skills assessment. The company employs three levels of Drone Pilot, with new hires starting at the base level and subject to a 45-day performance review.
Requirements
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate; current recurrent training
- Eligibility to live and work in the US with high fluency in English
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Willingness to complete a criminal background check and motor vehicle check
Responsibilities
- Act as PIC under Part 107 and company SOPs across multiple platforms/payloads
- Perform pre/in/post-flight checks; manage batteries/gear; secure data handoff; log missions
- Assess airspace, weather, and site hazards; adapt plans to changing conditions
- Support mission planning (RAMS), site reviews, equipment readiness, and travel logistics
- Communicate with team, clients, and landowners; de-escalate when needed
- Mentor junior crew as directed; uphold a safety-first culture and company values
- Perform additional tasks to ensure project success
Benefits
- Employee medical, dental and vision insurance paid for 100% by the company
- Basic life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability covered 100% by the company
- Other voluntary health benefits – hospital, accident, critical illness and voluntary life insurance
- Paid company holidays, Flexible PTO, and Sick time
- 401k with a 5% company match
- Mobile phone allowance
- Monthly adventure draw
- Employee Referral Program
- Per diems when away from permanent residence
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
