UAS Pilot III at Entergy

Job Title:UAS Pilot II/IWork Place Flexibility: OnsiteLegal Entity:Entergy Services LLCJob Summary/PurposeThe Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot I or II performs all flights collateral duties and assigned crew duties - including Remote Pilot In Command Visual Observer and Sensor Operator - associated with the operation of UAS/UA/Drones for company asset inspection. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform routine and comprehensive UAS patrols and data collection analysis while also assisting with fast response outage and post-storm addition to the duties above UAS Pilot I or II will ensure coordination of safe operations among all aircraft operating by or on behalf of the Company.Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesSafely and securely pilot Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) act as a Visual Observer (VO) or Sensor Operator (SO) in accordance with federal state and local laws as well as company policy.Manage process and analyze data collected via UAS and other sensor collection platforms and perform data quality assurance tasks to ensure accurate data is used in reports databases and file structures. Provides complete and accurate data sets to requesting entity.Perform pre-mission planning flight notifications automation planning pre-job briefingspre-flight and post-flight inspections before and after each flight respectivelyrisk assessments debriefings and post-mission reporting in accordance with the Unmanned Aerial System Operations Manual (UASOM).Ensures operational status of UAS equipment by conducting pre- and post-flight inspections and conducting routine maintenance inspections and repairs on UAS equipment.Become an integral part of Entergy Aviations Safety Culture by participating in the Entergy Aviation Safety Management System to include UAS specific incident/accident reporting.Complete collateral duties as assigned and company administrative requirements in timely and professional manner.Communicate effectively with clients team members and stakeholders and present UAS inspection findings in clear and concise format.Minimum RequirementsMinimum education and experience required forUAS Pilot IpositionAssociates degree in surveying Engineering Technology or a related field of study or 2 years of flight experience as a Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot and 100 hours of verifiable experience in Commercial UAS OperationsMinimum education and experience required forUAS Pilot IIpositionAssociates degree in surveying Engineering Technology or a related field of study and 2 years of flight experience as a Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot and 100 hours of verifiable experience in Commercial UAS. In lieu of degree 2-4 years of flight experience as a Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot and 200 hours of verifiable experience in Commercial UAS Operations.Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required of the position(s)Demonstrated strong working knowledge of unmanned aerial systems and operating requirements. Demonstrated strong knowledge of the Federal regulations and standards relating to unmanned aircraft commercial flight operations. Familiarity with traditional photogrammetry and advanced photography knowledge. Understanding or experience with LiDAR and general remote sensing. Demonstrated knowledge of computer office skills in flight planning scheduling Microsoft tools and expense software.Certificates licenses etc. required of the position(s)FAA Part 107 License be able to obtain and hold a State issued Drivers License with a GVW of 26000lbs be DOT medically certified and maintain that certification.Preferred experience certificates licenses etc.(Not Required but is a plus)Electrical and Gas Infrastructure experience. 2 years of experience with LiDAR remote sensing and traditional photogrammetry.Primary Location: Arkansas-Little RockArkansas : Little RockJob Function: All Other JobsFLSA Status: ExemptRelocation Option: No Relocation OfferedUnion description/code: NON BARGAINING UNITNumber of Openings: 1Req ID: 121564Travel Percentage:Travel: More than 75%An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page or see statements below.EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.Accessibility:Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant employee or third party on his or her you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please clickhereand provide your name contact number the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalThe non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.EEI Testing:One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and numberof questions. Also keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website Logon ID: entergy password: practice test (2 words).Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.WORKING CONDITIONS: As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position. 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 : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1