Why Firmatek

At Firmatek, we believe that our clients’ ever-changing environment makes decision-making difficult. Our purpose is to give our clients the insights and confidence that they need to make better operational decisions and keep our world moving forward. We empower our clients with the tools they need to make those operational decisions. We do that through our field services and customer-focused end-to-end solutions and by delivering them a suite of tools through our software platform, which allows them to view and analyze their data quickly, and when they need it.

Join Firmatek as a Traveling Drone Pilot and Explore the Country While You Work! 

Are you ready for an adventure-packed career flying drones in the field of visual inspections? Firmatek is hiring full-time UAS (Drone) Pilots to fly powerlines across the country. This unique role lets you travel, gain cutting-edge experience, and have fun doing it!

In this Role, your Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Travel nationwide to conduct manual flights for powerline and utility visual inspections using drones (UAS). 

• Independently interact with clients in the field, determine required mapping areas, collect geospatial data, and upload deliverables to the processing team. 

• Capture high-quality drone images for critical infrastructure and environmental safety

• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight operations, including but not limited to airspace coordination, equipment assembly and tear-down, and hazard mitigation 

• Be responsible for the operation and maintenance of supporting equipment, including a 4x4 truck, computer workstation, on-board inverters, and batteries. 

• Perform quality checks on collected data to ensure accuracy and meet the client's needs. 

• Serve as a point of contact with clients regarding project scope, scheduling needs, deliverables, and follow-up.

For this Role, You Will Need: 

• Strong ability to learn and master multiple software packages, data collection platforms, and associated workflows. 

• High attention to detail and organizational skills 

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License

Physical Demands:

• Work and stay in new places while living out of hotels with per diem pay. 

• Exposure to extreme weather conditions. 

• Working around industrial hazards. 

• Must be able to use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to hard hats, protective eyewear, boots, safety vests, and 2-way radios. 

• Perform physically demanding work involving frequent standing, sitting, kneeling, bending, stooping, climbing up ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, and lifting and carrying equipment up to 60 lbs.