The world's leading provider of weather information is looking for you!
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Drone Pilot to join our team in the USA.
You will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing drone operations to support weather data collection. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in drone technology and operations, knowledge of relevant airspace regulations, and the ability to analyze data collected during flights.
Flight Operations: Plan and conduct drone missions, including pre-flight checks, flight path planning, and execution of flights according to operational requirements and safety protocols. Flights will primarily be conducted from Monday to Friday at the Kessler Atmospheric and Ecological Field Station (KAEFS) in Oklahoma.
Data Collection and Analysis: Ensure accurate data collection and secure data transmission. Collaborate with other team members to process and analyze the collected data. Maintain detailed flight logs and prepare reports on flight performance and mission outcomes.
Coordination and Communication: Coordinate flight closely with air traffic control, airspace participants and project partners to ensure safe and efficient flight operations and timely delivery of accurate results.
Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of drone equipment, including software updates, battery management, and repairs. Ensure all equipment is up to date and operational.
Customer Demonstrations: Conduct flight demonstrations for potential customers across the USA, which may require occasional travel.
Flight Operations: Proven experience (1+ years) in drone (flight) operations, including experience with mission planning, data collection, and equipment maintenance
Certifications: Valid drone pilot certifications (FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or equivalent certification) and a valid driver's license required.
Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of drone technology, flight control system and drone maintenance. Proven ability to work independently.
Communication: Good communication skills in English and willingness to coordinate with stakeholders, project partners and authorities.
Working permit: U.S. working permit is essential.
Compensation Competitive salary and benefits package.
Professional Development Opportunities for professional development, working with a high degree of responsibility.
Company Culture A dynamic and collaborative company culture, with a highly motivated and passionate team of international colleagues (see more here).
Innovation Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the future of drone networks. The chance to be part of a fast-growing company that’s revolutionising the industry.
Meteomatics is a world-leading provider of weather and climate data, passionate about transforming and growing the application of weather information worldwide. We want people who share our mission to help organizations access accurate weather forecasts to realize their business goals and protect lives and property.
As part of our team, you will have a unique and exciting opportunity to help our valued customers gain weather insights across a wide range of use cases, around the globe.
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Meteomatics is the world’s leading provider of weather intelligence, helping businesses turn complex weather data into clear, actionable insight. With unique technologies, high-resolution models, and deep meteorological expertise, we create a strong foundation for companies to improve operations, manage extreme weather, and make confident, weather-smart decisions.
Trusted by over 700 organizations, including Tesla, Airbus, and Toyota, we support critical sectors such as energy, aviation, insurance, and agriculture. Our Weather Intelligence approach raises forecast accuracy to a new level by combining proprietary models, advanced data processing, supercomputer clusters, Meteodrones, and the skills of our experts. From gathering and refining raw weather station, radar, and satellite data to developing customer-specific forecasting systems (e.g., PV and wind power forecasts), we cover the full process chain of a modern weather service.
At the heart of our offering is the Weather API, delivering global coverage and millisecond access to more than 1,800 weather and environmental parameters for seamless integration into operational systems and predictive models. For fast, visual insights, MetX provides interactive web-based maps and real-time forecasts. And with the pioneering Meteodrones, we close critical gaps in the lower atmosphere, capturing ultra-precise temperature, humidity, and wind data that enhance local and short-term forecasts.
By uniting cutting-edge technology with the world’s most accurate weather and climate data, Meteomatics empowers industries to anticipate change, reduce risk, and seize new opportunities, whatever the weather.
