Advanced LiDAR UAS Pilot

GeoSearch; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoSearch is seeking an Advanced LiDAR UAS Pilot to join the Reality Capture Team in a hybrid role based in the Central or Southern United States. You will attend one of our offices in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, or North Carolina and travel up to 50% of the time across the US.

The role requires experience flying Harris Aerial and/or Freefly drones with Riegl LiDAR systems, plus a strong background in survey, data processing, or engineering.

Qualifications

• AA degree or BS from an accredited institution.
• Professional experience with Harris Aerial, Freefly, and Riegl LiDAR systems.
• FAA Part 107 license required.
• 3+ years of full-time drone operations.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Experience in surveying, data processing, or engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect top quality LiDAR data for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Develop flight plans and pre-mission planning with project managers.
• Coordinate airspace integration and NOTAM checks with controlling agencies or property owners.
• Perform equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Data processing and feature extraction.
• Establish survey-grade control for sUAS projects.
• Oversee small field crew (2-4 people) and field scheduling.
• Assist in developing and administering a structured UAS training program.
• Travel as needed for Emergency Response work and field assignments.

Skills

FAA Part 107 license

Field work experience

Travel 50%

Independent/Team work

Education

AA BS in related field

Tools

Harris Aerial

Freefly

Riegl LiDAR

Drone mapping software

Job description

Our client is seeking an Advanced LiDAR UAS Pilot to join their Reality Capture Team. This hybrid role is based in the Central or Southern 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.