American Electric Power

UAS Operations Pilot

American Electric Power

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Ashland • Kentucky • United States

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Salary

💰 $74,551 - $111,826 per year

About the role

  • Operates drones for aerial inspections of electric distribution utility assets.
  • Ensures compliance with FAA and internal standards while supporting engineering and maintenance teams with actionable data.
  • Conduct aerial inspections and collect high resolution imagery and thermal data.
  • Perform preflight risk assessments and post flight evaluations.
  • Collaborate with engineering, GIS, and environmental teams.
  • Maintain flight logs and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Support emergency response and storm damage assessments.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in aviation, engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • OR High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required).
  • Demonstrated experience conducting drone flights in industrial or utility environments OR equivalent field inspection experience with Part 107.
  • Proficiency with mission and flight planning software and aerial data tools.
  • Ability to work independently in varied outdoor conditions.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Experience in utility or infrastructure inspection.
  • Knowledge of photography, thermal imaging, LiDAR, or photogrammetry.
  • Background in engineering, environmental science, aviation, or related technical field.
  • Familiarity with utility operations and infrastructure.
Benefits
  • competitive compensation
  • unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
drone operationaerial inspectionshigh resolution imagerythermal data collectionpreflight risk assessmentspost flight evaluationsmission planning softwareflight planning softwarephotographyLiDAR
Soft Skills
independent workcollaborationattention to detail
Certifications
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate