FAA Licensed Drone Pilot - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Northpoint Roofing Systems

    Northpoint Roofing Systems
    Northpoint Roofing Systems Birmingham, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Description

    Northpoint Roofing Systems, a renowned roofing company known for its commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction and ranked 653 on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list along with a 26th position in the competitive construction sector, is looking for a FAA licensed (Part 107) drone pilot to work out of our Birmingham office, Cardinal Roofing.

    The ideal candidate is tech savvy and has experience operating a drone while capturing images as directed for detecting roof damage and measurements.

    Responsibilities

  • Travel to residential and commercial properties to conduct roof inspections using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs/Drone)
  • Meet and maintain the FAA qualification requirements
  • Work closely with sales team to plan and optimize travel routes ahead of time
  • Capture aerial footage and images and upload data to database
  • Document all activity in database with a high degree of accuracy and correctness
  • Develop rapport and build relationships with potential customers
  • Monitor weather conditions and airspace restrictions to ensure safe operations
  • Attend department meetings, keep current on sales information, products and industry trends
  • Source new sales opportunities
  • Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Current FAA pilot certificate
  • At least 4+ years experience as a drone pilot
  • Photography skills is a plus
  • Understanding of technical terms commonly used in the roofing is a plus
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Ability to walk long distances, climb stairs, stand for long periods and lift 50 lbs. or greater
  • Good communication skills
  • Customer service oriented
  • Team player (member of a sales crew)
  • Familiarity with tablets, Apple iPads (iPadOS)
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)