Senior Pilot - Geomatics (Architecture)
GPI Geospatial is seeking a senior pilot for our Orlando, FL, office. This is a critical role that involves the operation of single and multi-engine aircraft (Cessna T206 & Piper Navajo) to complete aerial missions for the collection of remote sensing data and managing the pilot in both the Orlando, FL and Greenville, SC offices. The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling, verifying compliance for aircraft maintenance, maintaining currency/ training standards for all company pilots, safe aircraft operations, assessing weather conditions, and capturing remote sensing data effectively and efficiently. Project missions have a diverse range of geographical coverage and size. Must be ready for emergency response situations and take advantage of optimum flying conditions, including weekends and potentially holidays.
Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI Geospatial wants you!
GPI Geospatial is a premier mapping firm for Transportation, Energy, Planning, Design, Construction, and Land Development throughout North America. Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of precision mapping, imagery, LiDAR, and land surveying services. We are part of GPI, a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News-Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com
Responsibilities:
Assist with scheduling company pilots
Verify and maintain flight currency for company pilots (Night/IFR/Bi-Annual/Medical)
Track and verify aircraft maintenance. Verify logbooks are current and up to date
Working with the flight operations managers, reviewing upcoming projects, weather, TFRs, and airspace, and assisting with the planning and execution of missions
Cultivation/growth/mentoring of junior pilots
Provide scheduled recurrent flight training/competency reviews (in-house) for company pilots.
Provide interview flights for prospective pilots
Schedule annual outside recurrent training (SimCom) for company pilots
Continual review of flights to verify aircraft and crews are being efficient. Provide ideas to increase efficiency. Address and investigate any concerns with aircraft or flight crews
Perform a pre/post-flight inspection of the aircraft
Creating and adjusting flight plans
Safety-minded aircraft operation adhering to FAA and company safety guidelines
Mission and ATC coordination planning
Work with sensor operator to perform efficient flight mission imagery/data collection
When traveling, responsible for securing hangar space, arrangement of rental cars and hotels
Securing a forward base of operations for project-specific assignments
Monitor weather and cloud conditions for the project site
Qualifications:
Prior experience managing flight operations with multiple aircraft and locations
Background/knowledge/training in aviation safety and risk mitigation
Experience with light civilian aircraft maintenance and or A&P/IA certification(preferred)
CSEL, CMEL, CFII, MEI
Current Piper Navajo training (preferred)
High School diploma required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
2nd Class Medical
FAA Commercial pilot license with Instrument and Multi-Engine Land Rating
1500 Total hours (500 Hours Multi-Engine preferred but not required) (less if PA-31 aircraft experience)
Complex aircraft experience, Cessna 206 preferred; surveying is a big plus
Passing a background check and drug screening
Aerial survey experience (preferred)
