Field Maintenance Pilot

DroneUp, LLC was born out of a vision to make autonomous flight great for communities, great for business, and great for the world. Yet more than visionaries; we have the tools, instruments, focus, and expertise to execute while utilizing a “People Matter Most” mentality.

Our founder envisioned a massive, untapped opportunity to leverage autonomous flight that would revolutionize how the world may "pitch" and "roll" in the future. To start, we have harnessed the power of airspace technology, analytics platforms, and drone services to transform business operations. Our long-term mission is to be “Safe and Be Exceptional” while building and deploying the world's most accessible drone ecosystem.

Ranked in the top 25 of LinkedIn Top Startups 2022, DroneUp is Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia and provides drone delivery service in 34 locations across six states in partnership with the #1 retailer in the world, Walmart, Inc.

In 2022 DroneUp was on the list of "Next Big Things in Tech" but we are more than just invested in the drone ecosystem; we are equally invested in our people and landed successfully as a certified "Great Place to Work" in 2023. Knowing that our mission critical success comes directly from the people we bring onboard, we strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow, and go beyond the normal Field of View! Come fly with us as our team goes through our checklists that will “Inspire Fast Action” and take an entire industry to new heights. “Be a Person Others Want to Follow!”

Position Summary

DroneUp is seeking a Field Maintenance Pilot who is responsible for maintaining DroneUp's fleet of aircraft. In this role, the employee will perform mechanical, firmware, and software services to multiple components of DroneUp's aircraft. The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal teams as well as external contractors to ensure minimal aircraft downtime will be one of the primary responsibilities of this role.

Responsibilities

• Generate reports, field maintenance documentation, audits, and support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. This spans across multiple aircraft and hub locations within a 50 mile radius for a designated territory
• Maintain mechanical hardware as requested and approved by maintenance management
• Maintain comprehensive notes and documentation associated with aircraft repair services
• Ensure that adequate maintenance service forms are kept up-to-date and signed accordingly by the appropriate maintenance service personnel
• Interact with contractors, vendors, OEMs, and internal management on a daily basis
• Travel on a weekly and sometimes on a daily basis between hub/store locations within a 50 mile radius to service and/or pick up equipment
• Support shipping and receiving of parts and equipment to keep the fleet operational
• Conduct repair services on-site or at a designated repair location determined by the maintenance management team
• Conduct RTS (return to service) test flights as required
• Assist UAS-Integration Specialists in performing routine flight testing as required
• Train regional UAS-I Specialist and Level 1 Maintenance Pilots to perform basic maintenance functions

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of various sUAS platforms
• Ability to work with precision mechanical tools and electrical measurement equipment
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment using mechanical, electrical, and software tools
• Understand software based applications for troubleshooting flight systems issues
• Understand firmware, such as OpenTX, Ardupilot, PX4
• FAA Part 107 certification required
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive company vehicles
• Able to physically lift equipment up to 55 lbs
• Knowledge of RF systems and equipment used for sUAS operations
• High level understanding of 14 CFR Part 107 regulations, airspace, and LAANC system
• Experience with a variety of UAS platforms
• Experience with one or more of the following: ArduPilot, ArduPilot Mission Planner, MAVlink protocol, QGroundControl, Mavlink, RFD Tools, Radio Telemetry or DJI Go
• Knowled