About this opportunity
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. lists this sUAS Pilot opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
sUAS Pilot
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a sUAS Pilot join our team in our Dallas, Plano, or Fort Worth office. Westwood’s growing Geospatial Department provides professional-level products to its clients, leveraging the latest in industry technology. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
Represent Westwood in a professional demeanor in all public and client interactions.
Safely and efficiently conduct sUAS missions across the US.
Ensure all flights comply with FAA regulations, internal policies, and client standards.
Establish survey-grade project control using Trimble GNSS equipment.
Master new sUAS, sensors, and software.
Maintain productive working relationships with all clients and associates.
Ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of all assigned equipment and vehicles.
Ability and desire to train additional staff.
Take ownership of the position and contribute to the furthering of the team’s mission.
Review/QC flight plans and various collected data sets in the field as needed before leaving the project.
Physical Requirements
Physically mobile in and around field site assignments
Ability to carry equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings
Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances
Preferred Experience
100+ verifiable hours of commercial flight systems experience
3+ years’ experience with professional-level sUAS systems and project support.
Advanced photography knowledge
Traditional photogrammetric understanding/experience
LiDAR and or general remote sensing understanding/experience
An Associate’s Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study
ASPRS Certification or other industry-recognized certifications
Required Experience
FAA Part 107 certification with 50+ verifiable hours of commercial flight systems experience.
1+ years’ experience with professional level sUAS systems and project support.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment that is in a growth mode.
Ability to operate for production activities one or more of the following software platforms; AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Topo DOT, Terrasolid, TBC.
Must be able to operate GPS in both static and RTK modes for survey activities
Excellent communication skills
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle with a valid license and clean driving history
Must be able perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence
Ability to travel for extended periods with sometimes little notice (must have the capability of self-funding the total amount of expenses until reimbursement can be disbursed)
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.
We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
Join us in creating a better world.
In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
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