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