sUAS Pilot

Westwood Professional Services Inc • Dallas, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a sUAS Pilot to join our team in our Dallas, Plano, or Fort Worth office. Westwood’s growing Geospatial Department provides professional-level products to its clients, leveraging the latest in industry technology. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

• FAA Part 107 certification with 50+ verifiable hours of commercial flight systems experience.
• 1+ years’ experience with professional level sUAS systems and project support.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment that is in a growth mode.
• Ability to operate for production activities one or more of the following software platforms; AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Topo DOT, Terrasolid, TBC.
• Must be able to operate GPS in both static and RTK modes for survey activities
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle with a valid license and clean driving history
• Must be able perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence
• Ability to travel for extended periods with sometimes little notice (must have the capability of self-funding the total amount of expenses until reimbursement can be disbursed)

Nice To Haves

• 100+ verifiable hours of commercial flight systems experience
• 3+ years’ experience with professional-level sUAS systems and project support.
• Advanced photography knowledge
• Traditional photogrammetric understanding/experience
• LiDAR and or general remote sensing understanding/experience
• An Associate’s Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study
• ASPRS Certification or other industry-recognized certifications

Responsibilities

• Represent Westwood in a professional demeanor in all public and client interactions.
• Safely and efficiently conduct sUAS missions across the US.
• Ensure all flights comply with FAA regulations, internal policies, and client standards.
• Establish survey-grade project control using Trimble GNSS equipment.
• Master new sUAS, sensors, and software.
• Maintain productive working relationships with all clients and associates.
• Ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of all assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Ability and desire to train additional staff.
• Take ownership of the position and contribute to the furthering of the team’s mission.
• Review/QC flight plans and various collected data sets in the field as needed before leaving the project.

Benefits

• Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees