Survey Pilot I

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Chesterfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Survey Pilot I to join our team in Chesterfield, MO. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Valid Pilot’s certificate (Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine), High Performance endorsements.
Current First or Second-Class Medical certification required.
Valid Driver’s License (with safe driving record) and Passport (or ability to obtain one within three months of hire).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and experience using computers and managing files, including data uploads.
Cell phone with texting capabilities.
Personal Credit Card with $3,000 available credit to procure commercial flights, hotel, meals, and rental cars. Weekly reimbursement is made upon submission of expense report.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in aviation or related field preferred.
250+ hours total flight time, 500+ flight hours, preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives guidance from Chief Pilot, Assistant Chief Pilot, Aerial Acquisition Manager, Flight Instructors, and/or other survey pilots for aircraft performance, flight safety, and air traffic control issues.
Contribute insights and suggestions for updates to the Flight Operations Manual and Standard Operating Procedures.
Engage in periodic training sessions to maintain and enhance piloting skills and knowledge.
Obtain project specifications and maps to fully understand mission requirements.
Conduct thorough pre-flight checks, alerting the Director of Maintenance to any irregularities.
Liaise with air traffic control (ATC), Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON), Military, and Special Use Airspace authorities to secure airspace access.
Confirm all mission-critical supplies and documents are onboard in collaboration with the Aerial Acquisition Administrator.
Actively participate in daily meetings to strategize and determine mission details, including aircraft relocation logistics.
Operate the aircraft adhering to Federal Aviation Regulations, Flight Operations Manual, STCs, SOPs, and company policies.
Continuously assess weather conditions and coordinate with Flight Operations to maximize data acquisition potential.
Ensure the aircraft is safely secured after the mission, conducting post-flight inspections and necessary equipment adjustments.
Manage fueling and loading, executing weight and balance calculations to ensure operational safety standards are met.
Utilize the Company’s multi-service credit card responsibly for fuel, minor repairs, and hangar fees, ensuring all receipts are submitted.
Diligently maintain personal and aircraft flight logs, as well as approve flight reports to uphold company records.
Organize travel essentials including rental vehicles, hotels, and airline reservations, submitting detailed and accurate expense reports.
Confirm the availability and adequacy of maintenance facilities and hangar space at base airports.