FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Operator

Job Position(s): FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Operator

 

Drone Operator | Commercial Media

Avitia Aviation Technologies LLC

Industry: Surveying and Mapping Services

Employment Type: Independent Contractor

Location Focus: Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas

Company Description

Avitia Aviation Technologies LLC is a managed, compliance-first sUAS services firm specializing in high precision aerial data acquisition for the construction, civil engineering, surveying, commercial real estate, and industrial sectors. Unlike transactional drone marketplaces, we integrate Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs) and professional quality assurance directly into our service layer.

We are currently scaling our Tier 1 Certified Operator Network (AAT-CON) to serve a growing client base across Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. This tier is the primary entry point for our Workforce Development Program. We scout talented creative pilots to train for advanced Tier 2 technical mapping and Tier 3 advanced sensor or LiDAR industrial operations.

Role Description: Tier 1 Operator

We are seeking professional Part 107 Drone Operators to execute commercial media missions. As a Tier 1 Operator, you are responsible for high quality raw data collection. You will capture the cinematic visuals and site progress media that our clients rely on for marketing and project management.

Note for Sun Devils: Preference is given to Arizona State University (ASU) students and alumni. This includes those active in the Sun Devil Drone Club or related aviation organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Data Acquisition: Execute Tier 1 missions focusing on creative marketing visuals and site progress.
• Raw Media Delivery: Collect and upload high quality raw files for our internal team to process.
• No Editing Required: Post production is not required unless specified per contract.
• Compliance and SOP Adherence: Operate strictly within KML or KMZ boundaries and flight protocols provided by Avitia Aviation Technologies LLC.
• On Site Representation: Interface professionally with site superintendents and adhere to all PPE and safety requirements.
• Data Security: Follow protocols to delete all local copies of data within seven days of confirmed transfer.

Qualifications

• Certification: Valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is required.
• Hardware: Must own or operate a drone capable of recording stabilized 4K video at 60fps.
• Approved Tier 1 Aircraft: DJI Mavic 3 or 4 Pro, DJI Air Series, DJI Mini Series, or Enterprise equivalents are accepted.
• Insurance: Ability to maintain aviation general liability insurance with a one million dollar minimum naming Avitia Aviation Technologies LLC as an Additional Insured.
• Safety: Active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Safety certification is required.
• Background Check: Willingness to undergo identity verification for sensitive client sites.
• Career Ambition: Strong interest in transitioning from creative media to industrial GIS, LiDAR, or Thermal applications through our internal training pipeline.