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sUAS Pilot

sUAS Pilot

Percheron LLCKaty, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

sUAS 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.
  • Help with surveying tasks when needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107).
  • Experience using autonomous flight / mission planning software.
  • Approximately 100+ Flight hours of commercial UAS operations under Part 107 or equivalent hobby-related experience.
  • 18 years or older.
  • Proficient in the 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).
  • 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 fifty-five pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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