Aerial Survey Pilot JOB
| Published | 17th July 2021 |
| Location | Maurice, Iowa |
| Category | Pilot Jobs |
| Job Type | Captain Jobs |
Description
Job Description:
Optic Air is hiring commercial pilots for our fleet of Piper Aztec aircraft. We are an aerial survey company flying projects throughout the United States and Canada. Most of our hiring takes place in August with class dates beginning in October. We may have an immediate need for summer work. Get a jump start and be the first in line for the fall, apply now.
As an Aerial Survey Pilot at Optic Air you will serve as part of a team of pilots delivering first in class quality and on time results to our customers. Pilots stay out for weeks at a time and fly our aircraft from city to city completing aerial survey projects.
Core Responsibilities:
- Relentless monitoring of weather and other factors or conditions that ensure safe, efficient and timely flights
- Timely planning of solo pilot aerial survey missions
- On time execution of flight
- Precision capture and delivery of quality images
- Navigating heavily congested airspace
- Inspection and monitoring of aircraft, powerplant, systems and equipment
- Organization, neatness and cleanliness of aircraft and equipment
- On time scheduling of aircraft maintenance (working with management)
- Cross country flight planning plus scheduling of some lodging and rental cars
- Frequent communications with stakeholders and daily submission of reports
- Comply with company safety standards, company policies & procedures, FARs, and standards applicable to Part 91 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Professional, business minded, disciplined, self -starter
- Positive, honest with self and others, coachable
- Possesses a strong business acumen and/or desires to learn business concepts
- Good communication skills
- Ability to manage life away from home for weeks at a time
- Extremely flexible and able to change plans quickly
- Basic computer skills including Google Sheets and File Management
- Commercial Pilot License – Multi Engine Land
- Minimum 500 hours total time & 15 hours multi time
Minimum Qualifications continued:
- Complex endorsement
- High Performance endorsement
- Instrument rating
- Confidence flying in busy Class C and Class B airspace
- Class 2 medical
- Valid Driver’s License
- Clean Driving Record
- Valid US Passport
Thank you for your interest in flying with Optic Air!