Chief Pilot,

The Chief Pilot, working under the Manager of Data Capture Technologies, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Terabase Energy’s remote flight operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient drone missions across multiple projects and geographies in the United States. This role leads the day-to-day management of a distributed team of Remote Pilots in Command (RPICs) and drone contractors operating one-to-many systems for utility-scale solar project monitoring, data capture, and inspection workflows.

The Chief Pilot sets and enforces operational standards, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, authoring & maintaining compliance with existing and new regulatory requirements and waivers, maintaining safety and training programs, and developing clear documentation for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position requires a proactive, organized, and experienced operator who can balance technical operations, regulatory compliance, and team leadership within a fast-paced renewable energy environment.

Operational Oversight

• Lead day-to-day oversight of remote pilots performing drone operations across active solar sites.
• Monitor pilot scheduling, flight assignments, and mission execution for safety and compliance.
• Serve as the operational escalation point for pilot inquiries and incident response.
• Oversee implementation of one-to-many drone operation workflows and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operational needs with client deliverables and data workflows.

Compliance & Safety

Training & Certification

Documentation & SOP Management

Requirements

Required :

Preferred :

Benefits

Compensation And Benefits

This role offers a base salary of $110,000 – $125,000 (DOE)

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher), dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including :

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates, and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at careers@terabase.energy with any staffing-related inquiries.