Lead Drone Operations

Job Summary GSO/ FSO Ground Support Operator / Field Service Operator – responsible for setting up and taking down delivery drones, performing safety checks, and ensuring smooth flight operations in compliance with FAA regulations and company protocols. Will be part of a Roving Team managing drones across multiple sites of the customer in a city. location: Mountain View, California job type: Solutions salary: $35 – 37 per hour work hours: 6am to 4pm education: No Degree Required Responsibilities Team Leadership & Fleet Deployment: Directs and supports Field Service Operators in setup, teardown, and operational readiness of delivery drone fleets across assigned customer sites. Operational Oversight: Manages site coverage to ensure seamless execution, minimal downtime, and high service level agreement (SLA) performance. Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Serves as authority for safety checks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and strict compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations and corporate protocols. Site & Operations Management: Conducts risk assessments at new deployment locations, troubleshoots real-time operational bottlenecks, and interfaces with customer site management. Training & Continuous Improvement: Mentors field personnel, conducts performance evaluations, and feeds field insights back to leadership to optimize ground operations and SOPs. Job Requirements Field & Flight Operations: Experience in drone/UAS operations, aviation field support, or mobile technical logistics. Leadership / Team Lead Experience: 1-2 years supervising, leading, or managing field technicians, roving crews, or operational site teams. Customer-Facing Operations: Proven track record managing multi-site operations or directly interfacing with client site managers. FAA Certification: Active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required). Technical Aptitude: Hands-on experience with drone hardware maintenance, pre/post-flight checklists, telemetry systems, and ground control stations Desired Skills & Experience Operational Leadership: Ability to manage shift scheduling, route/site planning, and delegate tasks in a fast-paced environment. Risk & Safety Management: Strong grasp of aviation safety protocols, risk assessment (CRM/ORM principles), and emergency response procedures. Real-Time Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot technical equipment, weather delays, or logistical bottlenecks on the fly. Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to bridge field operations with corporate management and customer contacts. Qualifications Lift from ground level and carry up to 35 lbs and carry multiple items at the same time Crouch down and pick up or place objects from/to the ground weighing up to twenty (20) pounds Push or pull a wheeled cart on level ground weighing up to two hundred (200) pounds Be on feet constantly walking (10k steps per day) Work outside in various weather conditions (light rain, wind, temperatures ranging from 23F to 110F) Maintain mental and visual alertness” Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. medical prescription dental vision AD&D and life insurance offerings short-term disability and a 401K plan In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Randstad Digital