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Quality Staffing, Inc., also doing business as Goddard Mason Executive Search, a leading full-service employment agency matching qualified talent with some of the area's top companies, is looking for an experienced Aeronautics Data & Field Support Technician to work through our agency as a contract employee with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TN DOT) located in Nashville, TN. This is a hybrid position working from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday for a total of 37.5 hours. The pay rate for this position is $19.00 per hour.
Aeronautics Data & Field Support Tech Job Description:
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is seeking an Aeronautics Data & Field Support Technician to support airport pavement data, drone operations, and general office tasks. The primary duty of this position will be tracing pavement cracks from airfield pavement images; this work will help the Division develop a machine-learning tool to better identify pavement cracks and support future pavement maintenance decisions. Most work will be computer-based, and some work may occur at airports and may include walking, standing, heat, sun, wind, aircraft activity, and active pavement areas.
Job Responsibilities for Aeronautics Data & Field Support Tech:
- Review pavement images and trace visible cracks.
- Label crack data using Division guidance.
- Help organize completed image files and tracking logs.
- Identify unclear images or issues for staff review.
- Support quality control of crack-tracing work.
- Serve as a visual observer during drone flights.
- Watch the drone, surrounding airspace, people, vehicles, and airport activity.
- Communicate with the drone pilot and field staff during flights.
- Help with basic field notes, photos, and data organization.
- File, scan, rename, and organize project documents.
- Assist with spreadsheet updates and data entry.
- Perform other related support tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications & Preferred Skills for Aeronautics Data & Field Support Tech position:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work independently after training.
- Ability to work in an office setting and occasionally in the field.
- Valid driver's license.
- Experience with Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams or similar tools.
- Interest or experience in drones, aviation, pavement, GIS, CAD, construction, or data entry.
- Ability to stay organized and complete repetitive tasks accurately.
Benefits Include:
- Weekly Pay/Comparable Wages
- Major Medical Insurance
- Indemnity Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
Interested? Here is how to apply:
- Click on “Apply Now” and complete the process.
- This job closes on 7/17/26 (or when the position is filled) and will no longer accept resumes after this date.
Quality Staffing, Inc. and our subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
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