Aerial LiDAR Operator for GIS Flight Missions

Forsite Consultants Ltd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Per diem

Hotel provided

Job summary

The role requires comfort with frequent travel, strong collaboration, and the ability to work in small aircraft, with a focus on safety and data quality. Training and growth opportunities are available for motivated individuals ready to commit for at least a year.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; great for recent high school or college graduates.
• Pilot's license is a major plus, with opportunity to move to Captain over time.
• Experience working with LIDAR and imagery sensors is a major plus.
• Exciting opportunity for a mature, reliable individual seeking a GIS career with full-time travel for at least a year.

Responsibilities

• Operate LiDAR sensor and camera equipment during flights; perform pre-flight testing and checks.
• Monitor flight progress, note images/areas rejected for re-flight, and load flight lines for pilots.
• Offload data and transmit for processing; determine lines flown and prepare next mission lines.

Skills

Team player

Strong communicator

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The role requires comfort with frequent travel, strong collaboration, and the ability to work in small aircraft, with a focus on safety and data quality. Training and growth opportunities are available for motivated individuals ready to commit for at least a year.