Pilot at Leica Geosystems Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

North West Geomatics Ltd. (NWG), specializes in digital remote sensing, digital aerial photography, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and related services in North America and the international market. For years, NWG has been a pioneer in developing various techniques to maximize efficiency and productivity, both in photo acquisition and the subsequent photogrammetric tasks. By dedicating a significant portion of our resources to continuing research and development, NWG remains at the leading edge in the aerial photography industry. The company has earned a reputation for fast, efficient service in all phases of aerial photography including project planning, photo acquisition, processing and quality control. NWG is part of Hexagon. https://hxgncontent.com/

PILOT POSITION
NWG is currently considering full time and contractor candidates. The ideal individual is a hard working, self-motivated pilot who can work independently and as part of a team in a safe, professional manner that will maximize production efforts. This is a single pilot position working with an airborne sensor operator for all photo missions. Being away from home for up to 5 weeks is a requirement. Some pilot duties include:

• Ensuring the safety of the crew onboard, as this will remain the top priority.


• Assess weather, NOTAMS, and airspace restrictions for the planned flight.


• Co-ordinate with ATC, military, and other agencies with appropriate information.


• Complete flight planning, weight and balance checks, and company operational flight plans.


• Conduct a thorough pre-flight inspection of the aircraft, including fueling & surface contamination.


• Operate the aircraft safely within the confines of the appropriate regulations, airworthiness certificate, pilot operator's handbook (POH) & its supplements.


• Communicate and maintain a listening watch with all other aircraft and ATC while airborne to conduct mission safely, and to react accordingly should plans change mid mission.


• Contact the maintenance department with any maintenance related issues to minimize aircraft down time.


• Secure aircraft after mission is complete.


• Post flight duties include aircraft logbook entries, daily duty sheets and travel calendar, personal logbook updating.


• Help install and remove the sensor equipment for repairs or moving from one aircraft to another.


• Monthly expense submissions.