Aerial Sensor Operator

5 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Woolpert, Inc. Full time

Overview:
Woolpert Africa, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offers extensive high accuracy lidar, imagery and remote sensing experience, as well as airborne topographic, hyper spectral, and thermal survey and mapping. We provide mapping services for engineering, infrastructure, mining, mapping, agriculture and environmental sectors in more than 45 African countries.

We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. Because of our growth, we are seeking an experienced Aerial Sensor Operator.

The Aerial Sensor Operator role is to operate the company airborne survey systems for data acquisition in a professional manner to ensure the success of the project.

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform flight planning for the survey in conjunction with the pilot.
- Perform functionality checks or ground runs prior to the survey flight.
- Ensure satellite predictions and checks are carried out during the survey flight.
- Perform thorough coverage checks of collected data.
- Perform data management and back up raw field data for processing.
- Perform quality checks of lidar and images collected
- Complete survey log sheets and technical reports as needed.
- Perform handover and liaise with the production department to ensure data quality and assist with queries in this regard.
- Lead Installation and de-installations of the airborne survey equipment in the aircraft
- Liaise with staff, clients, and foreign representatives in a professional manner at all times.
- Keep abreast of new software releases for field equipment.

Qualifications:

- Minimum two (2) years of related experience in the aerial survey / geospatial field.
- Flight experience in a small aircraft, less than 5700 kg
- Previous experience with aerial acquisition equipment such as LiDAR, Hyperspectral, Thermal and RGB cameras.
- Willing to travel for extended periods Internationally.

**Skills and Characteristics**
- Highly self-motivated and self-directed - can operate with mínimal oversight
- Ambition to improve self and team in knowledge, ability and efficiency
- Highly effective communication skills
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Demonstrates integrity and accountability in words and actions
- Ability to perform fault finding and troubleshooting

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