Drone Pilot (East Coast) - Evergreen
Role Overview
As a Drone Pilot, you will report to a Lead Pilot and support UAS operations across the East Coast, with a focus on critical infrastructure inspections and data capture across sectors including transmission and distribution, oil and gas, survey and mapping, and other industrial environments.
This is a travel-heavy, outdoor role where you will be responsible for safe flight operations, high-quality data collection, and professional communication with clients, landowners and other stakeholders.
East Coast projects may include work that helps clients enhance
grid resiliency, prevent outages linked to extreme weather events such as hurricanes, and support post-storm restoration efforts.
This role is not focused on residential, real estate or roof inspection work.
Candidates invited for interview may be subject to a flight skills assessment using a small multi-rotor trainer aircraft.
We currently employ three levels of Drone Pilot.
Every new hire will start at our base level and will be subject to a 45-day performance review period to determine their appropriate level.
Full Job Posting
Job Responsibilities
- · Act as PIC under Part 107 and company SOPs across multiple platforms/payloads
- · Perform pre/in/post-flight checks; manage batteries/gear; secure data handoff; log missions
- · Assess airspace, weather, and site hazards; adapt plans to changing conditions
- · Support mission planning (RAMS), site reviews, equipment readiness, and travel logistics
- · Communicate with team, clients, and landowners; de-escalate when needed
- · Mentor junior crew as directed; uphold a safety-first culture and company values
- · Perform additional tasks to ensure project success
Job Requirements
- · FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate; current recurrent training
- Additional Details:
- · Eligibility to live and work in the US with high fluency in English.
- · Valid Driver’s License required · This is a nomadic position and can be relocated within the applicable service territory at any point in time and may require occasional weekend and/or holiday work. · This position is eligible for per diems when away from your permanent residence
- · The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and motor vehicle check during the onboarding process.
- Company US Benefits:
- · Employee medical, dental and vision insurance paid for 100% by the company
- · Basic life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability covered 100% by the company
- · Other voluntary health benefits – hospital, accident, critical illness and voluntary life insurance
- · Paid company holidays, Flexible PTO, and Sick time
- · 401k with a 5% company match
- · Mobile phone allowance
- · Monthly adventure draw
- · Employee Referral Program
- Cyberhawk, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values equality, diversity, and an inclusive work environment.
About Cyberhawk
Private UK drone inspection and aerial data management company serving energy, utility, and industrial infrastructure operators.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsApply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Cyberhawk
Director of Global Marketing
Golden, USA
Accounts Receivables Administrator
Edinburgh, GBR
Junior Planning Supervisor
Golden, USA
Sales Director, Utilities
Golden, USA
Sales Development Representative
Golden, USA
US QHSE Manager
Golden, USA
Director, US Operations
Golden, USA