Lead Drone Technician

Advanced Drone Solutions is currently seeking a motivated and intellectually curious drone technician to lead our dynamic drone manufacturing and maintenance team. Unleashing the right blend of creativity and technical prowess, you will join a team pioneering next-generation drone solutions.

**Company Profile**:
Advanced Drone Solutions is a dynamic service enterprise specializing in an extensive range of drone-enabled solutions. Our portfolio includes residential and commercial services such as sophisticated building and solar panel cleaning, thermographic inspections, immersive VR-integrated 3D modeling and site planning, and premium photo/video rendering.

At Advanced Drone Solutions, we are committed to revolutionizing labor-intensive operations using state-of-the-art drone technologies. We consistently strive to offer unparalleled excellence, cost-effectiveness, and swift turnaround times in our realm of services - a commitment we are proud to guarantee.

**Technician Overview**:
As our drone technician, you will primarily be responsible for leading a team responsible for the assembly and testing of our proprietary drone platforms prior to their deployment. This includes manually assembling and testing drones, troubleshooting, suggesting enhancements, and performing required ongoing maintenance. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for all relevant topics (assembly, maintenance, etc).

**Key Responsibilities**:
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other related duties may arise that would fall under this role.
- Manufacture commercial drones and other system components using a variety of hand and power tools
- Assemble intricate mechanical and electrical components
- Ensure testing and quality control standards are met and maintained
- Compile and present productivity reports
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for drone construction and maintenance
- Follow all relevant safety protocols
- Manage parts inventory
- Has experience with drones, aviation, aerospace, or robotics
- Has a technical trade, associates, or bachelors degree
- Thrives in team-oriented settings and is willing to contribute to other tasks as needed
- Appreciates agile development and quick feedback loops
- Is capable of managing multiple and concurrent projects
- Is interested in providing feedback and ideas for product enhancement
- Be motivated by novel challenges and creative problem-solving
- Strong written and oral communication skills

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- High school degree
- Hands-on drone experience (assembly, repair, flight)
- Experience with electrical hardware (sautering, wiring, etc)

**Future Opportunities**:

- Stretch into other roles within the company such as a drone pilot, sales, or engineering.
- Advance and grow your leadership profile with the company
- Have a direct line of communication to company leaders
- Influence the development of the next generation of our platform and technology

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity to grow into other roles in the company (pilot, etc)

Schedule:

- Monday - Friday, weekends as needed

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

- Reseda, CA 91335: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person