Our client is seeking an Advanced LiDAR UAS Pilot to join their Reality Capture Team. This hybrid role is based in the Central or Southeastern United States and requires attendance at one of their offices in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, or North Carolina. Candidates should be located near a major airport.
They are seeking someone who has flown Harris Aerial and/or Freefly drones with Riegl LiDAR units full time professionally for at least 3 years. Must be willing to travel throughout the US 50% of the time.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Collect top quality LiDAR data for transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Conduct pre-mission planning with project managers to clarify objectives and deliverables.
- Develop flight plans, check NOTAMS, check weather and coordinate airspace integration with any effected controlling agencies or private property owners.
- Perform equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Solve problems in real-time and deliver acquired data in a timely manner.
- Establish survey-grade control for sUAS projects utilizing GNSS equipment.
- Perform “close proximity flights” on bridge superstructures and challenging environments.
- Assist in developing and administering a structured UAS training program.
- Data processing and feature extraction.
Education | Experience:
- Prior experience with Harris Aerial, Freefly, and Riegl LiDAR Systems, or similar sized platforms.
- Previous surveying, data processing, or engineering experience a plus.
- Prior supervisory experience a plus.
- AA Degree from a Technical School or a BS from an accredited institution.
- Professional experience with multi-rotor drones (3-years or more preferred).
- FAA Part 107 license required.
- Understanding of all components of RPAS, as well as the ability to troubleshoot technical issues in the field.
- Knowledge of proper operations of sUAS per FAA Part 107 regulations.
- Knowledge of drone mapping software.
- Ability to work independently and/or as part of a small team.
- Ability to travel 50% of the time, when needed for Emergency Response work, and on some weekends.
- Previous field work experience required.
- Ability to manage small field crew (2-4 people), field schedule, and project expectations.
