Senior Aerial Sensor Operator at Woolpert

The Senior Aerial Sensor Operator role is to operate the company aircraft systems for data acquisition in a professional manner to ensure the success of the project.

• Perform flight planning for the survey in conjunction with the pilot.
• Perform functionality checks or ground runs prior to the survey flight.
• Ensure satellite predictions and checks are carried out during the survey flight.
• Perform thorough coverage checks of collected data.
• Perform data management and back up raw field data for processing.
• Complete survey log sheets and technical reports as needed.
• Perform handover and liaise with the production department to ensure data quality and assist with queries in this regard.
• Lead Installation and de-installations of the sensors in the aircraft
• Liaise with staff, clients, and foreign representatives in a professional manner at all times.
• Keep abreast of new software releases for field equipment.
• Document technical information related to airborne system repairs and circulate to fellow crew members

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of related experience in the aerial survey / geospatial field.
• Flight experience in a small aircraft, less than 5700 kg
• Previous experience with aerial acquisition equipment such as LiDAR, Hyperspectral, Thermal and RGB cameras.
• Willing to travel for extended periods to international destinations

Skills and Characteristics:

• Highly self-motivated and self-directed – can operate with minimal oversight
• A team player who can lead and follow
• Ambition to improve self and team in knowledge, ability and efficiency
• Highly effective communication skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Demonstrates integrity and accountability in words and actions
• Ability to perform technical fault finding and troubleshooting