We are looking to add a Drone Pilot with experience in executing a variety of drone-assisted tasks to our founding team.
About Us
Joulea is a startup tackling climate change by building a software platform that reduces energy costs and consumption in commercial buildings, helping lower global carbon emissions. Today, energy use in commercial buildings within the United States represents 33% of their operating budgets, coupled with all building types this represents 40% of the entire United States’ carbon emissions. We use the aerospace industry’s product lifecycle management principles in order to create a novel approach to apply them to commercial real estate. Joulea implements holistic, integrated optimization methods that redefine energy efficiency and reduce operating costs within commercial buildings. We are an ATDC portfolio company backed by wemarathon with offices at ATDC in Midtown Atlanta.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Drone Pilot to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones that are autonomous and require minimal intervention to capture aerial footage, conduct inspections, and perform surveying tasks. You will work closely with the Founder, aerospace engineering masters and PhDs, MBAs, and other postgraduate-level subject matter and industry experts. You will play a key role in shaping our technology platform from the ground up. This is an excellent opportunity to challenge yourself and work with a team dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint within the United States, and eventually, the world!
Responsibilities
Monitor autonomous drones to ensure they are operating safely and efficiently.
Conduct aerial inspections of infrastructure, buildings, and construction sites.
Operate drones to capture high-quality aerial footage and imagery for various projects.
Perform surveying tasks, including land mapping, terrain analysis, and 3D modeling.
Maintain drone equipment and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Collaborate with other team members to ensure the timely completion of projects.
Monitoring weather conditions to ensure safe flight operations.
Conduct pre-flight checks of equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Observing airspace rules and regulations to avoid collisions with other aircraft
Requirements
Proficient in the use of drone equipment and software.
Knowledge of drone safety regulations.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Focus and has a strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to travel.
Minimum experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience operating drones for aerial inspections
Minimum of 2 years of experience operating drones for aerial videography and photography
Minimum of 2 years of experience operating drones for surveying tasks
FAA Part 107 certification.
High school diploma or equivalent
100 hours of flight time
50 hours of drone flight time
Preferred experience
Bachelor’s degree in aviation or a related field
100 hours of drone flight time
Flight instructor certificate
Airline transport pilot certificate
Benefits
Per Diem
