UAS Pilot II

Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot I - Job Summary/Purpose

The Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot I performs all flights, collateral duties, and assigned crew duties - including Remote Pilot In Command, Visual Observer, and Sensor Operator - associated with the operation of UAS/UA/Drones for company asset inspection. The primary responsibility of this role to perform routine and comprehensive UAS patrols and data collection analysis while also assisting with fast response outage and post-storm inspections.

In addition to the duties above, the UAS Pilot I will ensure coordination of safe operations among all aircraft operating by or on behalf of the Company.

• Safely and securely pilot Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), act as a Visual Observer (VO), or Sensor Operator (SO) in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company policy.
• Manage, process, and analyze data collected via UAS and other sensor collection platforms and perform data quality assurance tasks to ensure accurate data is used in reports, databases, and file structures. Provides complete and accurate data sets to requesting entity.
• Performs pre-mission planning, flight notifications, automation planning, pre-job briefings, pre-flight and post-flight inspections before and after each flight, respectively, risk assessments, debriefings, and post-mission reporting in accordance with the Unmanned Aerial System Operations Manual (UASOM).
• Ensures operational status of UAS equipment by conducting pre- and post-flight inspections and conducting routine maintenance inspections and repairs on UAS equipment.
• Become an integral part of Entergy Aviation’s Safety Culture by participating in the Entergy Aviation Safety Management System to include UAS specific incident/accident reporting.
• Complete collateral duties, as assigned, and company administrative requirements in timely and professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders and present UAS inspection findings in clear and concise format.

Associate’s degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, Unmanned Aerial Systems or a related field of study; or in lieu of degree, 2 years of flight experience as a Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot and 100 hours of verifiable experience in Commercial UAS Operations.

The Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot II performs all flights, collateral duties, and assigned crew duties - including Remote Pilot In Command, Visual Observer, and Sensor Operator - associated with the operation of UAS/UA/Drones for company asset inspection. The primary responsibility of this role to perform routine and comprehensive UAS patrols and data collection analysis while also assisting with fast response outage and post-storm inspections.

In addition to the duties above, the UAS Pilot II will ensure coordination of safe operations among all aircraft operating by or on behalf of the Company.

• Safely and securely pilot Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), act as a Visual Observer (VO), or Sensor Operator (SO) in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company policy.
• Manage, process, and analyze data collected via UAS and other sensor collection platforms and perform data quality assurance tasks to ensure accurate data is used in reports, databases, and file structures. Provides complete and accurate data sets to requesting entity.
• Performs pre-mission planning, flight notifications, automation planning, pre-job briefings, pre-flight and post-flight inspections before and after each flight, respectively, risk assessments, debriefings, and post-mission reporting in accordance with the Unmanned Aerial System Operations Manual (UASOM).
• Ensures operational status of UAS equipment by conducting pre- and post-flight inspections and conducting routine maintenance inspections and repairs on UAS equipment.
• Become an integral part of Entergy Aviation’s Safety Culture by participating in the Entergy Aviation Safety Management System to include UAS specific incident/accident reporting.
• Complete collateral duties, as assigned, and company administrative requirements in timely and professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders and present UAS inspection findings in clear and concise format.

Associate's Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a related field of study and two years of experience in UAS data collection, management, analysis. In lieu of degree, a minimum of 4 years of work experience in related field of study.

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing

Primary

Location:

Louisiana - Kenner, Louisiana:
Kenner

Job Function: Professional

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option:

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req : 122155

Travel Percentage: Travel:
More than 75%

An Equal Opportunity Employer,…