NV5 Geospatial | Pilot

UAV Pilot

Posted Date (4/26/2023 12:40 PM)

Job ID 2023-8403

# of Openings 2

Job Locations US-CA-San Diego

Type Regular Full-Time

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives .

Professionally execute manual and/or autonomous UAV flight missions per specifications.

Responsibilities

• Extensive travel at times
• UAV LiDAR flight Planning and operations
• Night flying
• Autonomous and Manual UAV mission planning and flying
• Ability to operate Base stations and other GPS equipment
• Manual flying while taking video and imagery
• UAV Infrared flight planning and operations
• UAV Multispectral flight planning and operations
• Must be able to complete In field QAQC of UAV data collection
• Troubleshooting of hardware and software at hand
• Professional operation of LiDAR sensors on UAV platform

Qualifications

• Must hold a Pilot Certificate under Title 14 CFR
• Part 107 or hold a part 61 Pilot Certificate other than student pilot, complete a flight review within the previous 24 months, and complete a small UAS online training course provided by FAA
• Be in physical and mental condition to safely operate small UAS
• A minimum of 500 hours unmanned flight time
• A minimum of 100 hours unmanned autonomous flight software in air time
• Work within guidelines of a Night Waiver
• A minimum of 100 hours of manual night flying
• Ability to operate Base stations and other GPS equipment
• Ability to operate UAV infrared equipment with autonomous flight software
• Ability to QC Infrared data in the field
• Ability to operate UAV Multispectral equipment with autonomous flight software
• Ability to QC Multispectral data in the field
• Ability to QC LiDAR data in the field

Education/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma. (some college preferred)

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid CA driver's license
• Part 107

The pay range for this California position is $30.00- $40.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.