Drone Operator / Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION : UVAD is looking for an individual to join our team to help support the field operation of next generation Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms. This position may include travel to domestic or international sites including but not limited to United States, Brazil, Peru, Chile and others for extended periods of time for the purpose of commercial or testing campaigns of UAVs. This position will support the activities of UAV crew to execute successful flight missions. Other responsibilities may be designated to the candidate to help facilitate the company’s business objectives including periods of office work in preparation of operations or other business objectives. REPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES BACKGROUND : Field Work - This role involves travel for various domestic and international UAV field operations. Field deployments may last several days or weeks at a time. Operations include UAV geophysical surveying, mineral exploration, GIS mapping, environmental or security monitoring, UAV product testing, military range testing, and specialty client missions. These will entail : UAV & Ground Control Station (GCS) pre / post operational proceduresFlight planning, piloting, and crew supportUAV mechanical and electrical assembly and maintenanceUse of specialized instrumentation and electronicsGeophysical and geographical information system data analysis, handling, and processing, and quality control.Shop Work - Other responsibilities during non-operational periods will include in-shop support for : UAV operational planningSupport for UAV inventory maintenance and assemblingEquipment / instrument quality control inspectionsInventory management supportSuch other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned from time to time by the EmployerQUALIFICATIONS : Enrolled or graduated with relevant technical program or work experienceCandidates with GIS, Geomatics, or Geoscience background are considered an assetAdvanced RPAS pilot license considered an assetGood physical condition for outdoor field work, including lifting 30lb equipment.Willing and able to work in remote locations for extended periods of time.Class 5 Drivers LicenseProficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point. The ideal candidate would have an aptitude for travel, geophysical surveying work, UAV operations / airborne sensors operations. The candidate will need to demonstrate detail orientation to their work, as well as working well in a team dynamic. The candidate must be willing to learn in-office and on the job. ABOUT UVAD : UVAD designs, develops, and manufactures industrial grade Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for commercial and security applications. UVAD continues to solve global needs through autonomous system solutions and advanced market products. We have a talented multi-disciplinary team pushing UAV technology past possible. This is an emerging industry with growth opportunities.