Civil UAS Drone Pilot and Data Mapping Specialist

Air Pixels, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Health/Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Paid lodging, per diem, and transport

On-the-job mentoring

Job summary

Beitzel Corporation seeks a UAS Pilot/Data Analyst to blend field drone operations with civil surveying data analysis, delivering orthomosaics, DTMs, and 3D site maps for excavation and grading. The role requires FAA Part 107 certification, 5+ years of drone operations, GIS/CAD proficiency, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as project needs.

Travel may be required and safety and data quality are priorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FAA approved drone operations and survey data processing experience.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain status as a company approved driver.
• Experience in excavation, earthworks, or civil site design preferred.
• Proficiency with drone mapping and data processing software.
• Experience with GIS, CAD, and 3D modeling tools.
• Experience with LiDAR and photogrammetry workflows for terrain and volume modeling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Project Managers, Group Managers, and customers to provide and follow an accurate schedule for collection of flight data.
• Plan, execute, and document UAS flight missions for construction and excavation sites, ensuring compliance with FAA Part 107 and all safety, environmental, and operational regulations.
• Conduct pre‑flight planning, airspace reviews, and risk assessments for each mission.
• Maintain consistent QA/QC procedures for data accuracy, flight documentation, and analysis outputs.
• Process flight data to create orthomosaics, digital terrain models (DTMs), and 3D site maps for excavation and grading analysis.
• Identify surface features or inconsistencies that may impact excavation activities to assist with cut‑and‑fill volume calculations as needed.
• Integrate aerial data with survey control points, GPS datasets, and civil design files.
• Prepare detailed reports, visual models, and progress maps for use by project managers, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

FAA Part 107

Remote Pilot

Data analysis

GIS

CAD

Tools

GIS software

CAD

3D modeling

LiDAR workflows

Drone mapping

Job description

Beitzel Corporation seeks a UAS Pilot/Data Analyst to blend field drone operations with civil surveying data analysis, delivering orthomosaics, DTMs, and 3D site maps for excavation and grading. The role requires FAA Part 107 certification, 5+ years of drone operations, GIS/CAD proficiency, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as project needs.

Travel may be required and safety and data quality are priorities.