At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and execute drone missions for inspections, mapping, and surveillance.
- Company: Join Ctrl, a cutting-edge tech company transforming the drone industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health coverage, training, and equity participation.
- Other info: Expect travel and work in dynamic environments with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact with real-world drone operations and see results quickly.
- Qualifications: Valid RPAS Advanced Operations certificate and 2+ years of commercial drone experience.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Reliable data starts in the field.
As a Drone Operator at Ctrl you are the front line of our Raa S missions — flying inspection, mapping, and surveillance sorties for energy, infrastructure, and public-safety clients across Canada.
You'll operate both hand-flown platforms and Air Base drone-in-a-box systems, executing mission profiles with precision and pushing clean, complete datasets into our processing pipeline the same day they're captured.
Note: This role is field-forward. Expect regular travel to client sites, remote corridors, and northern deployments.
What You'll Do
- Plan and execute drone missions: orthomosaics, Li DAR, thermal, inspection orbits, and corridor patrols.
- Operate and maintain DJI and Skydio platforms, docks, batteries, and sensor payloads.
- Run pre-flight risk assessments, airspace checks, and JSEA/tailboard procedures on every job.
- Upload, tag, and QA field data into Asset Core so processing starts the same day.
- Coordinate with clients on site access, safety briefings, and deliverable expectations.
- Support Air Base node installs and remote-operations handoffs.
- What You'll Bring
- Valid RPAS Advanced Operations certificate (Transport Canada) with a clean flight record.
- 2+ years commercial drone operations — inspection, survey, or public safety preferred.
- Comfort flying in demanding conditions: wind, cold, confined sites, and BVLOS-adjacent workflows.
- Working knowledge of photogrammetry capture standards (GSD, overlap, control).
- Clean driver's licence and willingness to travel up to 50%.
- Eligibility for Canadian security clearance an asset.
- Why Join Us
We keep the team small and the stakes high. At Ctrl, you'll
- Work on systems that fly, drive, and dock in the real world — not demos. Our platforms run missions for energy, government, and security operators today.
- Own outcomes end to end. Small team, short chain of command, and direct access to the people making the calls.
- See your work in the field within weeks, not quarters. We build, deploy, and learn on real sites in real conditions.
- Grow with the deployed fleet — as the network of docks, sensors, and missions scales, so does your scope.
- Competitive salary with equity participation
- Health and dental coverage
- Field kit, certifications, and training on us
- Performance-based equity top-ups as the company grows
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Drone Operator employer: CTRL
At Ctrl, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer where innovation meets real-world application. As the Director of Technology, you'll lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced startup environment, driving cutting-edge robotics and software solutions that have immediate impact. With competitive salaries, equity participation, and a culture that fosters growth and hands-on leadership, you'll find meaningful opportunities to advance your career while working on transformative projects in the field.
