Survey Drone Pilot

Description

UAS Pilot is a field position with some office work; the candidate will be working outside and needs to be prepared to work in various weather and site conditions. Other duties include various field work/support, maintaining equipment (aircraft and accessories), communicating with FAA when applicable, completing various reports as well as other office work.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command and/or Visual Observer of the sUAS.
• Operate Percheron aircraft safely and effectively in accordance with all Percheron policies and procedures.
• Facilitate hazard identification and safety risk analysis.
• Coordinate flight schedules, logistics, FAA airspace approvals, and maintenance.
• Perform field maintenance and preventive maintenance on aircraft, sensors, and support equipment.
• Plan and execute missions with various flight control software (DJI, Litchi, Pix4DCapture, Autopilot, Mission Planner etc.).
• Process and check data captured (Pix4D, ArcMap, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, etc.)
• Upload captured data to the appropriate location on Client/Company FTP site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107).
• Experience using autonomous flight/mission planning software.
• Approximately 200+ Flight hours of commercial UAS operations under Part 107 or equivalent hobby related experience.
• 18 years or older.
• Proficient in English language.
• Basic Microsoft Office and Adobe skills.
• Ability to travel in and out of state (ranging from 3-4 days up to 3-4 weeks).
• The ability to stand for long hours and move/lift up to fifty-five pounds may be necessary.
• The ability to walk/hike through rugged terrain is a requirement.
• Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.
• Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and work overtime if warranted).
• Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• UAS systems and/or R/C model building experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of photography/videography and experience using a DSLR cameras and/or thermal cameras.
• Knowledge of aerial LiDAR.
• Knowledge of Photogrammetry.
• Experience towing a trailer.
• Experience driving a UTV in rugged terrain.
• Experience and/or knowledge of surveying.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Spends 75/25 of the time in a field/office environment.
• Is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to forty-five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.