1099 Contractor-Wind Turbine Inspection Pilot

Wind Turbine Inspection Pilot (1099 Contractor)

Location: Houston, Texas (Hybrid / Remote) Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099) Travel Requirement: Extensive nationwide travel (75%+ required) Schedule: Project-Based Deployments Compensation: Competitive contract rates based on experience

About Soaring Eagle Technologies

Soaring Eagle Technologies provides advanced aerial inspection, LiDAR mapping, utility infrastructure assessment, renewable energy inspection, and data collection services across North America.

Assignment Overview

Soaring Eagle is seeking an experienced UAS Pilot to support wind turbine inspection operations throughout the United States. This assignment is based in the Houston area and offers a hybrid/remote work environment when not deployed in the field.

Key Responsibilities/Deliverables

• Conduct drone-based inspections of utility-scale wind turbines.
• Execute safe commercial flight operations in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures.
• Capture high-quality imagery and inspection data using enterprise drone platforms.
• Coordinate with wind farm personnel, customer representatives, and field teams.
• Serve as a professional representative of Soaring Eagle at customer locations throughout the country.

Required Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial UAS operating experience.
• Experience in industrial, utility, energy, construction, or infrastructure environments.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Why Soaring Eagle?

This role offers the flexibility of a 1099 contractor position combined with the opportunity to work on large-scale renewable energy projects and critical infrastructure programs across the country.

This engagement is for an independent contractor and not an employee position. No employee benefits are offered. The contractor will maintain control over the methods, scheduling, and performance of the services, provided all contractual deliverables and deadlines are met.

Soaring Eagle Technologies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

The Company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.