Drone Operator (Pipeline) Jobs

UAS ISR Operator

Deploy and operate larger UAS ISR platforms capable of continuous aerial surveillance for designated protection zones. Provide real-time video, imagery, and sensor data to customer operations centers. Support sustained operations and 100% ISR coverage during designated protection periods. Deploy mobile UAS units within protection zones and maintain readiness for immediate launch. Support a rapid-response UAS launch within three minutes of request. Operate platforms equipped with high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging, and communications-relay capabilities. Support customer response teams during protection events. Integrate UAS data feeds with customer command-and-control infrastructure and support secure communications and data transmission. Support live video streaming and data distribution through VIDTERRA and TAK systems. Operate in limited or variable bandwidth environments using platform capabilities for adaptive streaming and data prioritization. Participate in interoperability testing with customer IT staff before each event. Participate in pre-event briefings and post-event debriefings with customer stakeholders. Submit daily operational reports, incident logs, after-action reviews, and documentation of flight operations and system performance. Ensure operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations, customer directives, federal law, and FAA regulations.

Location: Washington, D.C. Clearance: Public Trust

Required Qualifications:

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Required training and certifications specific to the UAS platforms being utilized.
• Minimum Public Trust Clearance to be considered.
• Ability to maintain documentation of certifications and training for customer inspection upon request.
• Ability to comply with customer security protocols and information-handling requirements.