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Airborne Sensor Operator / Aerial Photographer Jobs at Surdex Corporation

Airborne Sensor Operator / Aerial Photographer Jobs at Surdex Corporation

Sample Airborne Sensor Operator / Aerial Photographer Job Description

Airborne Sensor Operator / Aerial Photographer

Surdex is a leading geospatial mapping firm with ten aircraft that acquire imagery and data for various mapping projects.  We have a great opportunity to join our flight team as a digital camera and sensor operator while flying in aircraft all around the country. This position involves a great deal of travel out-of-town, generally with a schedule of 15 days working and 6 days offMust reside in the St. Louis metropolitan area.  Only local candidates will be considered.

This may be the right job for you if you have:

  • Degree, coursework or experience in geography, GIS, engineering, survey or mapping
  • Experience in digital photography
  • Aviation experience or training including pilots, flight operations or UAV (drones)

 

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Assembling, loading, maintaining and operating all camera equipment and systems
  • Monitoring and adjusting the equipment's operation and make minor repairs in flight
  • Recording data accurately while on each flight line on the grid
  • Assisting the pilot with decisions to re-fly lines if there are problems with the data
  • Uploading data to the FTP site after each mission is flown

Qualifications for success:

  • Must be a team player and able to work with various personalities
  • Proficient in verbal and written English
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office
  • Very detailed, punctual and organized 
  • Able to learn technical equipment and processes
  • Must be able to work an out-of-town schedule of 15 days on and 6 days off

Essential Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds of equipment and supplies, with or without assistance
  • Ability to sit in a confined space in small aircraft for up to six (6) hours at a time
  • Visual acuity to see close-up, distance, color, periphery and depth
  • Ability to adapt to changing temperatures, noise, light and altitude
  • Ability to pass DOT pre-employment, random and post-accident drug tests 

 

  • Must maintain a credit card with available credit of $3,000 to charge expenses. Weekly reimbursement of expenses is provided
  • U.S Passport or availability to obtain one
  • Valid driver's license with clean driving record
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Pay and benefits

  • Hourly position with overtime
  • Profit Related Bonus
  • Full insurance package
  • 401K plan with employer contribution
  • Paid time off and holiday pay

Surdex is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  M/F/D/V are welcome.

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