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Supervisor, Unmanned Aerial Systems

Entergy

Posted 12/23/25

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639 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113

Full-Time
Manager
Energy and Utilities
In Person

Job Description

Job Title: Supervisor, Unmanned Aerial Systems Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Note: This is a onsite position based in Little Rock, AR. Those outside of the area will need to relocate for this opportunity; relocation assistance is not available for this posting.

*Job Summary/Purpose*

The Supervisor, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Pilot manages the day-to-day operations of routine and comprehensive UAS patrols and data collection analysis. This includes assisting with fast response outage and post-storm inspections. The Supervisor will also assist the UAS Manager in the planning and scheduling of UAS inspections. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage all flights, collateral duties, and assigned crew duties - including Remote Pilot in Command, Visual Observer, and Sensor Operator - associated with the operation of UAS/UA/Drones for company asset inspection within their assigned area of operation. In addition to the duties above, the Supervisor, UAS will ensure coordination of safe operations among all aircraft operating by or on behalf of the Company.

*Job Duties/Responsibilities*

  • Supervise the day-to-day operations of Unmanned Aerial System Pilots assigned to their area of operation.
  • When needed, safely and securely pilot Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), act as and adhere to the duties and responsibilities of a Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC), Visual Observer (VO), or Sensor Operator (SO), in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company policy.
  • When needed, manage, process, and analyze data collected via UAS and other sensor collection platforms and perform data quality assurance tasks to ensure accurate data is used in reports, databases, and file structures. Provides complete and accurate data sets to requesting entity.
  • When needed, Performs pre-mission planning, flight notifications, automation planning, pre-job briefings, pre-flight and post-flight inspections before and after each flight, respectively, risk assessments, debriefings, and post-mission reporting in accordance with the Unmanned Aerial System Operations Manual (UASOM).
  • Ensures operational status of UAS equipment by conducting pre- and post-flight inspections and conducting routine maintenance inspections and repairs on UAS equipment.
  • Become an integral part of Entergy Aviation’s Safety Culture by participating in the Entergy Aviation Safety Management System to include UAS specific incident/accident reporting.
  • Complete collateral duties, as assigned, and company administrative requirements in timely and professional manner.
  • Completes time and attendance reporting for direct reports
  • Plans and updates schedules for direct reports to maximize efficiency and reduce/eliminate unnecessary overtime
  • Supervise and execute performance management process for employees
  • Trains, coaches, mentors, and recognizes achievements of staff
  • Communicate effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders and present UAS inspection findings in clear and concise format.

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About Entergy

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Entergy exists to grow a world-class energy business that creates sustainable value for our four stakeholders.

• For our customers, we create value by constantly striving for reasonable costs and providing safe, reliable products and services.

• For our employees, we create value by achieving top-quartile organizational health, providing a safe, rewarding, engaging, diverse and inclusive work environment, fair compensation and benefits, and opportunities to advance their careers. 

• For our communities, we create value through economic development, philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy, and by operating our business safely and in a socially and environmentally responsible way. 

• For our owners, we create value by aspiring to provide top-quartile returns through the relentless pursuit of opportunities to optimize our business.