Commercial DroneUAS Pilot (1099 Role) at Zeitview

*This is a fully remote 1099 role in the US which requires you to be comfortable traveling via car for long periods at a time. The goal is for this person to start in April 2026*About Us:Zeitview is the leading intelligent aerial imaging company for high-value infrastructure providing businesses with actionable real-time insights to recover revenue reduce risk and improve build quality. We serve customers in the solar wind insurance construction real estate and critical infrastructure industries. Trusted by the largest enterprises in the world Zeitview is active in over 70 countries. Our mission is to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure through advanced inspection solutions. Take a look at our latest achievementshere!About the Role:We are looking for Commercial Drone/UAS Pilots within the United States to join our Telecom vertical. While we have projects all over the US the majority of the work is located on the East Coast (specifically within the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington DC areas) as well as within Montana Wyoming and Texas.In this role youll receive a Statement of Work (SOW) with assets to be collected. Well train you on the required shot list required for each Statement of Work. There are approximately 5 specified shots for each designated distribution pole all above conductor height. This is a 1099 role where you are paid per pole that is inspected.Responsibilities:Operate drone to conduct inspections of transmission and distribution utility assetsEnsure safe and efficient data collection as well as successful upload of all collected dataFollow Zeitviews standardized workflows and defined safety practicesMaintain an unwavering commitment to professionalism while representing Zeitview in the fieldRequired Qualifications:FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone CertificateValid Drivers LicenseA willingness to learn and be a productive member of a safety conscious professional team environment is essentialAn operational personal vehicle that meets basic professional standards or be willing to provide an adequate rentalAble to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checkSafety conscious mindsetAble to lift 50 poundsMinimum Equipment Requirements:DJI Mavic 3 Pro/Cine/Enterprise or Skydio X10 (equipment can be provided by Zeitview for a fee)Whats Included:Feel great about your work as you join a leading mission-driven intelligent aerial imaging company - our goal is to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure and you personally will play a large part in making this happen!1099 Payment per pole inspectionRemote work and the ability to create your own scheduleZeitview is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Zeitview we believe in cultivating an environment where our team members can bring their authentic whole selves to work. Encouraging identity and belonging is one of the many aspects of our culture that makes us stronger as an organization and drives innovation. We are committed to building and delivering a diverse inclusive and equitable workforce that includes age color sex disability national origin race religion or veteran status that is representative of the world around us where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity - and to act swiftly if this value is ever threatened. We are constantly striving to be better and we continue to take strategic steps to advance representation.We also provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for seriously held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Key Skills Quality Assurance,Transportation Management Systems,Data Collection,Military Experience,Agriculture,Federal Aviation Regulations,Library Services,Microsoft Powerpoint,LMS,Teaching,Exercise Planning,Aviation Experience Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1