Intern - UAS Technical Specialist

The UAS Technical Specialist is an entry-level position that will focus on routine/necessary functions that are required to conduct a safe and effective UAS program. The person in this position will be involved with the crafting, submitting, and renewing of FAA Part 107 airspace authorizations; overseeing the regular inspection and maintenance of NJT-owned UAS assets; conducting UAS data collection missions under Part 107 rules using NJT-owned UASs; and, uploading and processing of imagery into products for delivery to various business units with NJ TRANSIT. The person in this position will also be tasked with developing and/or modifying, as necessary, checklists for safe operation of each of NJ TRANSIT’s aerial platforms. This position will also be responsible for developing/scheduling training exercises for selected NJ TRANSIT UAS operators.

·      Execute regular maintenance tasks on all NJ TRANSIT UAS components including but not limited to:

a. Current firmware versions

b. Battery health

c. Structural integrity

·      Maintain currency of all previously granted FAA Part 107.41 authorizations

·      Plan and execute UAS missions to meet customer requirements. Missions type may include:

a. Mapping

b. Infrastructure inspection

c. Videography

d. Photography

·      Create and maintain checklists for all mission phases customized for each NJ TRANSIT UAS type, as applicable.

·      Develop training material and exercises to promote fluency/currency in all UAS operational phases.

·      Successful completion of first year in formal UAS program offered at an accredited college or university with a major in AAS, Unmanned Systems

·      Demonstrated course work and projects that have a direct correlation to roles and responsibilities of position

·      Minimum of 10 flight hours on any class of UAS

·      Current FAA Part 107 RPC with up-to-date currency certificate (if applicable)

·      Experience with multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms

·      Fundamental knowledge of GIS practices and principles.

·      Fundamental knowledge of FAA Safety Management System

·      Fluency with DJI software ecosystem

·      Intermediate level knowledge of videographic and photographic practices and principles

·      Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite

·      Ability to create orthomosaic maps and 3D models using popular software packages such as Pix4D and Drone Deploy

·      Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

·      Valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with record of currency

·      Valid U.S. driver’s license

·      FAA Part 61 Pilot Certificate (Sport, Private, Commercial, ATP) with plane and/or helicopter rating(s)

·      Valid FAA Class I, II, or III medical certificate

·      Time will be split between office and field locations. Field locations could be at improved and/or unimproved NJ TRANSIT owned and/or operated facilities/properties.