About the role#
CHS Inc. is hiring a Drone Pilot Intern for the Summer 2026 term. This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship based in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. You will operate drones for bird mitigation and perform visual inspections on infrastructure to collect data for analysis. The role requires a set schedule that may include dawn, dusk, weekends, or weekdays, and you may travel to facilities in Louisiana and Texas.
What you'll do#
- Follow all FAA regulations, company policies, and procedures.
- Coordinate flight schedules with location managers.
- Manage preflight, flight, and post-flight duties.
- Maintain daily flight logs.
- Upload and organize drone data.
- Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment functional.
What you'll need#
- FAA Part 107 UAS Certificate.
- Documented UAS work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Aviation experience.
- Photogrammetric experience, such as Pix4D or DroneDeploy.
- Experience with indoor inspections, specifically Flyability Elios.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About CHS Inc.
CHS Inc. is a global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives. The company operates in the energy, grain, and food sectors. It provides crop nutrients, livestock feed, and risk management services. Operations include petroleum refineries and the distribution of refined fuels and renewable energy products. The business maintains a workforce of nearly 10,000 employees.
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