Drone Operations Specialist

Drone Operator

Aerotek is seeking a drone operator, with assisting in the development and test of cutting-edge safety related technologies, by collecting and reporting on field data from drone test flights and commercial flights. Part 107 license required.

Job Description:

The role includes mission planning and lightweight maintenance duties. The candidate should demonstrate attention to detail, a safety-oriented attitude, flexibility, and enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology. This individual will also conduct limited operation readiness activities and logistics planning as needed. Based near Boeing Field in south Seattle, they will travel up to 75% of the time to various flight test sites, mostly in Texas.

Skills:

drone pilot, part 107, flight test, planning, drone, 14 CFR part 107, maintenance, Jira, program management, data entry

Top Skills Details:

drone pilot, part 107

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Current 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, or commercial pilot's license

General aeronautical knowledge

Valid driver's license and able to satisfy client driver eligibility criteria

Experience with commercial UAS industry

Must be experienced and capable with office products and reporting tools - Microsoft suite, creating reports, etc.

Preferred Skills:

Aviation safety experience (safety officer, or familiar with FAA regulations)

2 years of remote control pilot experience

Aviation safety experience as a safety officer or similar

Excellent business communications and reporting skills

Jira experience (program management software)

Job Type & Location:

This is a contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital; 401(k) retirement plan – pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); short and long-term disability; health spending account (HSA); transportation benefits; employee assistance program; time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave).

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.