Drone Pilot

Drone Pilot | Our ideal Candidate is located in Calgary, Edmonton, Brandon, Fredericton, or Halifax

Eagle Engineering & Consulting is a cutting-edge company that combines innovative technology and expert engineering expertise to deliver unparalleled results for clients. With a team of experienced engineers and specialists, we provide the most advanced solutions for reality capture, design, and analysis. We use a variety of technologies to create immersive and accurate models of the physical world.

We believe that the key to success is collaboration - between our team members, our clients, and our partners. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and provide customized solutions that meet their specific requirements. We also collaborate with other experts in the field to ensure we remain at the forefront of innovation.

Eagle is currently growing to meet customer demand and is seeking a skilled Drone Pilot to join our team and deliver technical expertise on a variety of innovative field projects.

Job Duties

Tasks associated with this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Operate UAV/drone systems safely and efficiently for surveying, mapping, inspection, and data collection projects
• Conduct pre-flight planning, site assessments, and safety checks
• Ensure compliance with Transport Canada regulations and company safety procedures
• Capture high-quality aerial imagery, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and video data
• Maintain accurate flight logs, mission reports, and operational records
• Perform routine drone maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance
• Coordinate with project managers, surveyors, and field crews to meet project requirements
• Process and organize collected field data for delivery to internal teams
• Monitor weather and environmental conditions to ensure safe flight operations
• Additional survey, mobile mapping, and CAD/GIS tasks as needed
• Ability to lift 50-100lbs
• Travel across Canada up to 80% of the time by car and plane, and work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions

Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Valid Advanced RPAS Pilot Certificate issued by Transport Canada
• Experience operating commercial UAV platforms such as DJI or similar systems
• Experience with LiDAR, photogrammetry, or aerial mapping software, such as DJI Terra, Agisoft, etc., is considered an asset
• Knowledge of Transport Canada UAV regulations and airspace requirements
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Specific Information:

• This is a full-time permanent position
• Entitlement to full company benefits after a probation period of 3 months
• Must provide driver's abstract upon hire
• Upon hiring, the employee will be required to pass a background check process
• Competitive salary based on experience

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