Survey Pilot

by ••••••••• in Low Hours Other Aviation Roles

Posted 25 days ago

Survey Pilot

by ••••••••• in Low Hours Other Aviation Roles
•••••••••

Posted 25 days ago

Job role insights

  • Date Posted

    June 19, 2026

  • Location

    •••••••••

  • Job Category

    Low Hours Other Aviation Roles

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Aircraft Type

    Cessna

  • Total Flight Hours

    /hrs

  • Salary

    $20 /hour

  • Certificate Required

    CPL

  • Job Title

    Captain

  • Will Consider

    Low Time

Description

Position Summary
The Survey Pilot is responsible for conducting aerial survey missions across the United States while operating and supporting company aircraft and survey equipment. This position includes flight operations, mission planning, aircraft maintenance coordination, data collection support, and extensive travel to project locations nationwide.


Responsibilities
• Safely operate fixed-wing aircraft during aerial survey missions, including LiDAR, photogrammetry, and multispectral imaging projects
• Adhere to FAA regulations and company safety procedures during all operations
• Collaborate with internal teams to plan flight routes, altitudes, and data collection parameters
• Analyze weather, terrain, and airspace restrictions to optimize mission success
• Operate onboard survey equipment including cameras, sensors, and GPS systems
• Perform initial data quality checks following survey missions
• Monitor routine and non-routine aircraft inspections, maintenance, and repairs
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize aircraft downtime
• Maintain aircraft maintenance records, flight records, receipts, invoices, and regulatory documentation
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 91 requirements
• Participate in on-call rotations and extended deployments during peak survey seasons
• Travel frequently to remote project sites for flight operations, aircraft repositioning, and maintenance support


Requirements
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (SEL)
• High Performance Endorsement
• Complex Endorsement
• FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and manage external teams and resources
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• U.S. Citizenship
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship


Preferred Qualifications
• Survey or mission flying experience
• FAA A&P experience with Cessna T206 and other piston aircraft
• FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Certificate
• Aircraft ownership experience


Benefits
• Not specified


Compensation
• $20.00 per hour


Aircraft
• Cessna T206 (preferred maintenance experience)
• Various company-operated fixed-wing aircraft


How to Apply
• Submit a cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line via “Apply Now”

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