Aerial Applicator / Remote Pilot in Command

Remote Pilot

Guardian Agriculture is seeking a high caliber Remote Pilot, or experienced Part 137 Ag Pilot, to participate in the development and deployment of large agricultural eVTOL craft. These systems will be deployed across the US in support of increasing crop productivity and yield through the efficient application of various agricultural chemicals on crops. As this company is forging a new branch of an enormous industry, the candidate will have a significant impact on the future of agriculture and technology. A candidate with a strong drive to have a meaningful and positive impact in the world will benefit from this role.

As a Remote Pilot, the candidate will have a direct impact on the success of the test teams tasked with developing these complex systems in a fast paced, challenging, yet supportive environment. The role requires the candidate to be a reliable self starter, capable of working in the absence of direct supervision and a willingness to get their hands dirty. The candidate will report directly to the Director of Flight Operations.

Responsibilities :

• Successfully complete Guardian Agriculture RPIC training
• Safe operation of large autonomous agricultural eVTOL craft during development and test efforts, leading to the application of plant protection and nutrition products on agricultural crops
• Inspect and perform maintenance on eVTOL equipment
• Transport equipment to agricultural fields, set up safe boundaries and operations stations
• Conduct field survey and mapping analysis
• Refill craft payloads, conduct battery charging and safely handle, rinse and dispose of containers in contact with crop protection products
• Safely and effectively apply crop protection products to agricultural fields
• Complete flight test reports, application reports, craft flight and maintenance logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

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Benefits :

Flexible time off, competitive salary, stock options, free company lunch every day, comprehensive benefits package, lots of tools, and the opportunity to build and use play with flying machines that will have an environmental impact.

Guardian Agriculture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.