FAA Licensed Drone Pilot

Description

Northpoint Roofing Systems, a renowned roofing company known for its commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction and ranked 653 on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list along with a 26th position in the competitive construction sector, is looking for a FAA licensed (Part 107) drone pilot to work out of our Birmingham office, Cardinal Roofing. 

The ideal candidate is tech savvy and has experience operating a drone while capturing images as directed for detecting roof damage and measurements.

Responsibilities

Travel to residential and commercial properties to conduct roof inspections using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs/Drone)  Meet and maintain the FAA qualification requirements Work closely with sales team to plan and optimize travel routes ahead of time  Capture aerial footage and images and upload data to database  Document all activity in database with a high degree of accuracy and correctness Develop rapport and build relationships with potential customers Monitor weather conditions and airspace restrictions to ensure safe operations Attend department meetings, keep current on sales information, products and industry trends Source new sales opportunities Requirements High school diploma or GED Current FAA pilot certificate  At least 4+ years experience as a drone pilot Photography skills is a plus Understanding of technical terms commonly used in the roofing is a plus Valid driver's license and clean driving record Ability to walk long distances, climb stairs, stand for long periods and lift 50 lbs. or greater  Good communication skills Customer service oriented Team player (member of a sales crew) Familiarity with tablets, Apple iPads (iPadOS) Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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