Global Survey Pilot

2 months ago


Beavercreek, Ohio, United States Woolpert Full time
Job Summary

This is a salaried, full-time position responsible for piloting, navigating and managing Beechcraft Super King Air (BE300) company aircraft, primarily for the purpose of collecting remotely sensed data of the earth's surface for mapping and other photogrammetric or remote sensing purposes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assume duties of Pilot in Command (PIC) for assigned aircraft, including all normal responsibilities of a PIC.
  • Operate the aircraft in close coordination with assigned Co-Pilot or Second in Command (SIC), utilizing all best practices of Crew/Cockpit Resource Management (CRM).
  • Thorough flight planning for movement between job sites, both CONUS and OCONUS, as well as for missions.
  • Work with outside handlers on OCONUS trips to ensure that required permits, visas, fuel releases, etc. are attained prior to commencement of the trip.
  • Comply with all rules and regulations of countries OCONUS that we may operate in or through.
  • Coordinate flight activities with air-traffic control to ensure proper authorization and clearances in such airspace as MOAs, restricted areas, alert areas, warning areas, and high-volume airspace.
  • Coordinates flight activities with survey crew to ensure GPS accuracy requirements will be met for the planned flight mission.
  • Ensures accuracy of captured data by reviewing data prior to the flight, such as forecasted cloud height and bases, wind conditions at planned flight altitude, sun altitude at forecasted flight times, and oceanic tide windows if acquiring in coastal areas.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively with ATC in all phases of flight.
  • Operates aircraft at prescribed altitude and airspeeds, following designated flight lines to ensure required overlap with previous flight lines.
  • Controls aircraft attitude to hold in level flight to eliminate contour errors in remotely sensed data.
  • Logs information such as flight time, sensor use time in designated company forms and submits forms to Flight Coordinator or Chief Pilot.
  • Maintains required paperwork for FAA, ICAO and/or ISO compliance.
  • Keep site leader fully informed at all times as to crew and aircraft status.
  • Participate in all required onsite coordination meetings, normally conducted at least daily.
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance Team Leader and/or onsite mechanics to monitor and arrange for any required aircraft maintenance.
  • Coordinates with other flight crew members to ensure that project has been flown thoroughly, completely, and accurately.
  • Responsible for communicating project status updates to Flight Coordinator and group or project managers in a timely manner.
  • Maintain routine contact with the Chief Pilot, especially in extraordinary circumstances.
  • Strives to fulfill corporate assigned goals, as well as additional goals that may be assigned by the Chief Pilot.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Minimum of 5000 hours of logged flight time, including 1500 hours in BE300/350 aircraft.
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot Multi-Engine with unrestricted BE300 type rating.
  • Recurrent BE300 training within the last year.
  • Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
  • Current passport and ability to attain appropriate visas for OCONUS travel.
About Woolpert, Inc.

We are a leading national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending site and architectural design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications.

We are certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work and believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients.

We offer a wide range of training and coaching programs and reward our employees for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.