Sensor Operator Manned Aircraft, Austin, Texas

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

As a Sensor Operator, you will operate LIDAR systems, cameras and other equipment remotely in the field to collect survey data from manned, fixed wing aircraft and Rotary Wing aircraft (helicopters).

• Must be comfortable operating in small aircraft for extended periods of time
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 21 days at a time
• Under the review and direction of the Flight Operations Manager, perform aerial data collection using LiDAR equipment, HD video cameras, RGB, NIR, and thermal cameras
• Coordinate daily flights with other members of the flight crew
• Troubleshoot sensor problems in real-time and perform preventative maintenance on sensor equipment
• Conduct field data checks following data collection to ensure adequate coverage
• Operate in remote locations throughout the United States, with little daily supervision

• Good communication (oral and written) and organizational skills are essential
• Strong computer skills are a necessity – windows, MS office, data handling, organization, and transfer
• A passion for troubleshooting problems in the field
• Basic knowledge of photography desired but not required
• Candidate should demonstrate previous experience with technologically advanced equipment similar in nature to LiDAR, and an ability to quickly become proficient in the use of such technology
• Ability to operate independent of daily direction and overcome obstacles encountered during field work

Certifications and/or Licensing Requirements

• FAA Part 107 license a plus

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