About this opportunity
Percheron, LLC lists this Survey Drone Pilot opportunity in katy, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
UAS 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.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
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 (ranging from 3-4 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 forty-five pounds.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Worksite address
katy, TX, 77494, US
Who can apply
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