Commercial Drone/UAS Pilot (1099 Role)

*This is a fully remote 1099 role anywhere in the US with the most critical needs in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, Montana, Wyoming, and Texas* About Us: Zeitview is the leading intelligent aerial imaging company for high-value infrastructure, providing businesses with actionable, real-time insights to recover revenue, reduce risk and improve build quality. We serve customers in the solar, wind, insurance, construction, real estate, and critical infrastructure industries. Trusted by the largest enterprises in the world, Zeitview is active in over 70 countries. Our mission is to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure through advanced inspection solutions. Take a look at our latest achievements here! About the Role: We are looking for Commercial Drone/UAS Pilots within the United States to join our Telecom vertical. While we have projects all over the US, the majority of the work is located on the East Coast (specifically within the Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC areas) as well as within Montana, Wyoming, and Texas. In this role, you'll receive a Statement of Work (SOW) with assets to be collected. We'll train you on the required shot list required for each Statement of Work. There are approximately 5 specified shots for each designated distribution pole all above conductor height. This is a 1099 role where you are paid per pole that is inspected. Responsibilities:

• Operate drone to conduct inspections of transmission and distribution utility assets
• Ensure safe and efficient data collection as well as successful upload of all collected data
• Follow Zeitview's standardized workflows and defined safety practices
• Maintain an unwavering commitment to professionalism while representing Zeitview in the field

Required Qualifications:

• FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Certificate
• Valid Driver's License
• A willingness to learn and be a productive member of a safety conscious, professional team environment is essential
• An operational personal vehicle that meets basic professional standards or be willing to provide an adequate rental
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Safety conscious mindset
• Able to lift 50 pounds

Minimum Equipment Requirements:

• DJI Mavic 3 Pro/Cine/Enterprise or Skydio X10 (equipment can be provided by Zeitview for a fee)

What's Included:

• Feel great about your work as you join a leading mission-driven intelligent aerial imaging company - our goal is to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, and you personally will play a large part in making this happen!
• 1099 Payment per pole inspection
• Remote work and the ability to create your own schedule

Zeitview is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Zeitview, we believe in cultivating an environment where our team members can bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Encouraging identity and belonging is one of the many aspects of our culture that makes us stronger as an organization and drives innovation. We are committed to building and delivering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that includes age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion or veteran status, that is representative of the world around us, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity - and to act swiftly if this value is ever threatened. We are constantly striving to be better, and we continue to take strategic steps to advance representation. We also provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for seriously held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Apply Job! Apply to this Job