Aircraft Captain – Geospatial Missions (PIC)

Pilot Assessments; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and AD&D coverage

Company-paid disability coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Professional development

Job summary

NV5 is seeking an Aircraft Captain to lead geospatial flight missions as PIC, owning safety, compliance, and efficient operations from planning through postflight. You will map and measure the world while guiding crew and coordinating with clients to deliver exceptional outcomes.

The role requires substantial flight experience, FAA currency, and a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and regulatory adherence in a dynamic setting. Base in Wisconsin with travel.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, collaboration, and judgment in dynamic environments.
• Professional presence and composure under pressure; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Preferred: CFI, CFII, MEI; 1+ year as flight/multiengine instructor; aerial survey experience.
• Preferred aircraft experience: King Air 200, Cessna Conquest II, Cessna Caravan; remote flying in Alaska or similar.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC for geospatial survey operations with final authority for flight safety and compliance.
• Lead end-to-end mission planning: performance calcs, weather analysis, fuel strategy, route optimization.
• Coordinate with ground support, ATC, clients, and internal stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Partner with Sensor Operator to deliver accurate mission results.
• Conduct preflight and post-flight inspections and maintain aircraft interior.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Professional presence

Under pressure

Organization

Priorities management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CFI/CFII/MEI

Job description

NV5 is hiring an Aircraft Captain to lead geospatial flight missions. As Pilot in Command, you’ll own safe, compliant, and efficient operations from preflight to postflight—planning complex missions, leading crew coordination, making real-time decisions, and ensuring exceptional client outcomes. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy meaningful flying that maps and measures the world, this role is for you.

Your Mission

• Serve as PIC for geospatial survey operations; retain final authority for flight safety and compliance.
• Lead end-to-end mission planning: performance calculations, weather analysis, fuel strategy, and route optimization.
• Coordinate with ground support, ATC, clients, and internal stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Partner closely with the Sensor Operator to deliver accurate, efficient mission results.
• Conduct thorough preflight and post-flight inspections; clean aircraft interior and exterior after each flight.
• Oversee vendor compliance for fueling and outsourced maintenance; move aircraft in/out of hangars as needed.
• Report aircraft and project status; verify airworthiness, FAA record compliance, and personal currency/medical status.
• Maintain current charts, publications, manuals, and avionics data.
• Adhere to ethical, legal, regulatory, company, SMS, and client requirements at all times.

Training, Leadership & Admin Impact

• Support pilot onboarding, aircraft initial and recurrent training (via third-party provider), IOE, LOFT, remedial training, and group ground modules.
• Contribute to departmental excellence: employment qualifications, hiring procedures, salary/grade structures, performance appraisal, dismissal procedures, employee development, morale initiatives, and team meetings.
• Coordinate with mechanics to track and schedule maintenance on NV5 Geospatial aircraft.

Schedule, Base & Requirements at a Glance

• Base: Sheboygan Falls, WI (HQ) with remote flexibility
• Roster: 16 days ON / 12 days OFF
• Travel: Extensive travel for mission deployments
• License Required: CPL (Single- or Multi-Engine, FAA)
• Total Hours (min): 750
• Medical: FAA Second Class Medical
• Regulatory Experience: At least 1 year as PIC under CFR 14 Part 91, 135, or 121
• Education: High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred)

What You Bring

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with associates and senior leadership.
• Professional presence, composure under pressure, and sound judgment in dynamic environments.
• Exceptional organization and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Preferred: CFI, CFII, MEI; ≥1 year as a flight or multiengine instructor; aerial survey experience.
• Preferred Aircraft/Experience: King Air 200, Cessna Conquest II, Cessna Caravan; pressurized turbine and multiengine time; remote flying in Alaska or similar; bachelor’s degree.

Benefits & Growth

• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Company-paid disability coverage and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Professional development and advancement opportunities