UAV Operator - Part 107

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Dedrone’s Test & Evaluation team is seeking a Part 107-certified UAV Operator to keep our drone fleet mission-ready and to execute flight operations supporting live testing, demos, and data collection. This role removes a key execution bottleneck by ensuring we consistently have a ready fleet + an available operator, enabling T&E to focus on deliberate, repeatable test execution.

Key Responsibilities

Drone Fleet Readiness & Maintenance

• Maintain and manage the drone fleet: procurement support, routine maintenance, battery management/replacement, and repairs as needed.

• Maintain readiness baselines (airframes, batteries, payloads, spares, firmware/config baselines).

• Organize storage and enforce equipment check-in/check-out discipline for all drone gear.

Flight Operations (Live Testing / Demos / Data Collection)

• Operate drones in support of local teams and test events (e.g., Terminal Drv, Maples Field, and other test sites).

• Execute flight operations for tests, demos, and data collection in coordination with T&E plans and safety requirements.

Coordination & Operational Support

• Coordinate flight activities with contractors/partners as required (e.g., event support or verification flights).

• Coordinate contractor pilots when there are geo/time conflicts or when multiple drones are needed simultaneously.

• Serve as a point-of-contact for Part 107 operational guidance—coordinate/consult/advise peers as needed.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current on drone market capabilities and trends to inform fleet evolution and test readiness.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (current/active).

• Demonstrated hands-on capability with Group 1 UAV operations and basic fleet upkeep (airframes, batteries, payload swaps, troubleshooting).

• Ability to perform field work, including climbing and lifting/moving equipment (e.g., up to 25 lbs).

• Strong operational discipline: equipment tracking, readiness checks, and reliable execution under schedule pressure.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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