Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)

📋 Description

• • Serve as the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in support of advanced aerial logistics and UAS operations across the United States.
• • Operate drones in compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations, ensuring all flights are conducted safely, legally, and within authorized airspace.
• • Plan and execute pre-flight mission profiles including route mapping, weather assessment, risk analysis, and airspace coordination.
• • Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections of UAS equipment to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
• • Maintain accurate flight logs, mission reports, and operational documentation as required by company protocols and FAA standards.
• • Collaborate with ground teams, mission planners, and technical support personnel to execute complex aerial logistics missions.
• • Respond to real-time flight anomalies or environmental changes by making immediate, safety-first operational decisions.
• • Participate in ongoing training and proficiency evaluations to maintain certification and adapt to evolving UAS technologies and mission requirements.
• • Adhere to all company safety protocols, security procedures, and data handling policies during mission execution.
• • Coordinate with air traffic control and local authorities as needed to secure flight authorizations and ensure public safety.
• • Utilize drone platforms and payloads for data collection, aerial imaging, and logistics delivery as directed by operational needs.
• • Maintain situational awareness of national and local UAS flight restrictions, NOTAMs, and temporary flight restrictions (TFRs).
• • Support the development and refinement of operational procedures through feedback from field missions and team debriefs.
• • Represent TSMG professionally in all interactions with clients, regulators, and partners during mission deployment.
• • Travel as required to operational sites across the United States to support mission execution and equipment deployment.
• • Maintain current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and ensure all certifications remain valid and up to date.
• • Operate a variety of commercial-grade UAS platforms, including fixed-wing and multi-rotor systems, as assigned by mission requirements.
• • Ensure all equipment is properly stored, transported, and maintained according to manufacturer guidelines and company standards.
• • Report equipment malfunctions, safety incidents, or regulatory concerns immediately through established internal channels.
• • Participate in mission-specific briefings and after-action reviews to improve operational efficiency and safety outcomes.