Drone Pilot-UAS LiDAR Specialist

All Aviation Jobs · Austin, TX · 4 wk ago

Management$27.5–$35/hrFull-time

UAS LiDAR Specialist/Drone Pilot position in Austin, TX 78749. In‑person work, Monday–Friday, 8‑hour shifts.

Plan and execute UAS/drone flight missions for LiDAR and aerial imagery collection.
Perform pre‑flight planning, site assessments, airspace reviews, and flight preparation.
Evaluate weather and environmental conditions and apply appropriate operational considerations when planning missions.
Conduct aerial LiDAR data acquisition and mapping.
Collect high‑resolution aerial imagery for surveying, mapping, and geospatial applications.
Process LiDAR datasets and generate accurate point clouds.
Process aerial imagery and associated geospatial data.
Work with Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, and other geospatial software and workflows.
Coordinate with land survey crews and GIS professionals to plan field operations and meet project requirements.
Support survey, mapping, and geospatial projects from field data collection through processing and delivery.
Operate, transport, maintain, and properly handle UAS, LiDAR, GNSS/RTK, and related field equipment.
Follow FAA regulations, company procedures, project requirements, and established safety practices.
Maintain accurate field records and ensure collected data meets project specifications and quality standards.

Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
Minimum 50 hours of logged UAS/drone flight time.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Experience with LiDAR data collection and processing.
Experience with aerial imagery and photogrammetry.
Strong understanding of UAS flight operations and mission planning.
Ability to work independently in the field and make sound operational decisions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high‑quality data collection.
Ability to work outdoors and in varying field conditions.
Ability to lift and handle equipment weighing up to 60 lbs.
Ability to stand and work on your feet for a significant portion of the workday.
Ability to transport, set up, operate, and safely handle UAS and geospatial equipment around vehicles and active job sites.

RTK/RTK‑GNSS experience.
Surveying, GIS, mapping, or geospatial experience.
Experience with Trimble Business Center.
Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D.
Experience with RTK/PPK workflows.
Experience with GNSS equipment and survey‑grade positioning.
Experience with point cloud processing and topographic mapping.
Experience producing survey‑grade aerial mapping deliverables.
Background in land surveying, GIS, remote sensing, photogrammetry, or geospatial technology.

$27.50 - $35.00 per hour

Monday–Friday | 8‑hour shifts

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