sUAS Pilot

sUAS Pilot

Full-time position located in Dallas, Plano, or Fort Worth office.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a sUAS Pilot to join our Geospatial Department. The role involves conducting sUAS missions across the U.S., ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and internal policies, and supporting professional‑level geospatial services.

Responsibilities

• Represent Westwood in a professional demeanor in all public and client interactions.
• Safely and efficiently conduct sUAS missions across the U.S.
• Ensure all flights comply with FAA regulations, internal policies, and client standards.
• Establish survey‑grade project control using Trimble GNSS equipment.
• Master new sUAS, sensors, and software.
• Maintain productive working relationships with all clients and associates.
• Ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of all assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Ability and desire to train additional staff.
• Take ownership of the position and contribute to the furthering of the team’s mission.
• Review/Quality‑control flight plans and various collected data sets in the field as needed before leaving the project.

Physical Requirements

• Physically mobile in and around field site assignments.
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances.

Preferred Experience

• 100+ verifiable hours of commercial flight systems experience.
• 3+ years’ experience with professional‑level sUAS systems and project support.
• Advanced photography knowledge.
• Traditional photogrammetric understanding/experience.
• LiDAR and or general remote sensing understanding/experience.
• An Associate’s Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study.
• ASPRS Certification or other industry‑recognized certifications.

Required Experience

• FAA Part 107 certification with 50+ verifiable hours of commercial flight systems experience.
• 1+ years’ experience with professional level sUAS systems and project support.
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced environment that is in a growth mode.
• Ability to operate for production activities one or more of the following software platforms; AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Topo DOT, Terrasolid, TBC.
• Must be able to operate GPS in both static and RTK modes for survey activities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle with a valid license and clean driving history.
• Must be able to perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to travel for extended periods with sometimes little notice (must have the capability of self‑funding the total amount of expenses until reimbursement can be disbursed).

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.