About the position
Percheron is seeking a UAS Pilot candidate who is looking to grow within our company, as well as learn/expand their knowledge in the land surveying and inspection. This is a field position with some office work; the candidate will be working outside with Survey and Right-of-Way professionals 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.
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.
Requirements
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
- Experience using autonomous flight/mission planning software
- Approximately 100+ 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 (usually 2-3 days, up to 3-4 weeks)
- Ability to stand for long hours and move/lift up to 55 pounds may be necessary
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- 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
