UAS Pilot I (Onsite)
UAS Pilot I (Onsite)
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Job Description
The Lower Colorado River Authority is looking for a motivated and safety-focused UAS Pilot to join our growing team! This position plays a key role in performing flight operations collecting high-quality data and maintaining the integrity and performance of our drone systems.
As a UAS Pilot at LCRA you are responsible for planning and completing flight missions operating as Pilot in Command (PIC) and ensuring a safe and professional on-site environment. Youll also gain valuable experience in UAS troubleshooting post-flight data processing and contributing to an innovative team collecting remotely sensed data.
You will be trusted to:
- Assist in aircraft pre-flight inspection and mission planning
- Assist in all pre-flight notifications
- Perform the role of UAS Operator during flights
- Maintain safe operations during flight
- Determine airworthiness of craft and perform maintenance on aircraft as necessary
- Perform as visual observer during UAS flights
- Verify airspace conditions during missions
- Process and manipulate UAS data
- Troubleshoot issues with equipment and software
- Perform duties necessary to set survey ground control
You qualify with:
- One or more years of experience in UAS field operations.
- One or more years of experience or exposure to surveying GIS remote sensing photogrammetry and/or aviation.
- Technical training may substitute for experience.
- Drivers license
- Remote Pilot UAS License (FAA issued)
You are a great fit with:
- Knowledge or exposure to UAS surveying GIS remote sensing and/or photogrammetry
You gain:
- Competitive salary & medical dental vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off including time for vacation sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
-Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need job requirement and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion gender identity national origin age disability sexual orientation genetic information or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources or email . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Employment Type
Full-Time
