PG&E Corporation Hiring for Production Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Remote Pilot at Redding, CA Full Time

Department Overview

Shared Services is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable services to all of our Line of Business partners. Aviation Services provides transportation for personnel within the PG&E service area and such other destinations as necessary to meet Company objectives.

Job Summary

The Production Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Remote Pilot is responsible for UAS Program development, support, equipment maintenance, research, flight plan creation, supporting UAS training, certification, observation and operation of UAV flights to support business needs.

This Pilot will have a Headquarters in Redding, CA and will service the Northern Sierra region, however, may be required to travel outside this territory, as well.

PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $33.17 to $50.00.

Job Responsibilities

Observes Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flights and may operate UAV flights as required

Assists in performing data quality assurance to ensure accurate and consistent data is used in reports, databases, and files

Ensures work site is safe

Assists in the update and modification of work procedures and standards

Ensures work in assigned area is completed on time, within budget and quality expectations while adhering to safety and regulatory compliance

Ensures inspection, testing and maintenance of equipment are completed

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and (Technical) Competencies Desired

Knowledge of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flight control systems as need to perform at the job level

Knowledge of sensor settings for cameras that take still photos and high-definition videos as needed to perform at the job level

Competency in developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products – for example Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access – as needed to perform at the job level

Ability to work independently with limited oversight

Ability to apply safety policies, theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma

FAA Part 107 Current, Remote Pilot Certificate, Small UAS-Unmanned Aerial Systems

CA Class C License, or equivalent

Ability to travel using personal vehicle

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Desired Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Aeronautics or job-related discipline or equivalent experience

AUVSI-Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Trusted Operator Program

Level 1 Certification, or similar

Flight experience, UAV-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, multi-rotor or fixed-wing platforms

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