Precision Ag Drone Specialist

Agri-power Inc • Hopkinsville, KY

3d

About The Position

The Drone Specialist is responsible for helping lead H&R Agri-Power’s drone business in the direction the market is heading. This role will serve as the company’s internal content expert on agricultural drones and will support sales, service, training, repair, compliance, and customer success related to drone systems.

This position works closely with Precision Ag Specialists, customers, manufacturers, and distributors to grow H&R Agri-Power’s drone business while providing a high level of support before, during, and after the sale.

Requirements

• FAA Part 107 certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Spray certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Strong understanding of FAA requirements or willingness to learn the requirements for operating and supporting heavy ag drones.
• Good mechanical and technical troubleshooting ability.
• Strong communication and customer support skills.
• Ability to train both customers and internal staff.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of agricultural drone technology and its fit in production agriculture.
• Ability to work with manufacturers, distributors, and internal departments to solve problems and support growth.
• Background in agriculture, application equipment, precision ag, or drone technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the internal content expert on drones in agriculture. Stay current on the latest trends, products, and market direction for drones in agriculture. Help push H&R Agri-Power’s drone business in the direction the market is heading.
• Understand and stay current on FAA licensing requirements and regulations related to heavy drone operation in agriculture.
• Provide sales support & training for Precision Ag Specialists as they work with customers on drone systems, support processes, and operational best practices.
• Serve as a point of contact for customers with questions related to drone systems, setup, operation, and support.
• Serve as the repair lead for drone crash situations. Help troubleshoot damage, coordinate repairs, and work to reduce downtime for the customer.
• Assist with building processes around drone setup, support, repair, training, and customer experience.
• Make sure H&R Agri-Power has the correct parts in stock to support drone repair needs.
• Help manage relationships with manufacturers and distributors of drone systems and drone-related products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees