sUAS Pilot

This is an open requisition in seeking potential sUAS Pilot candidates who are looking to grow within our company, as well as learn/expand their knowledge in the land surveying and inspection. This is a field position with some office work; the candidate will be working outside with Survey and Right-of-Way professionals 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.

•     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 

•    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 (usually 2-3 days, up to 3-4 weeks).

•    Ability to stand for long hours and move/lift up to 55 pounds may be necessary

•    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