Survey RPAS Engineer
Location
South Africa
Type
Remote
Level
Junior
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Posted on:
July 29, 2024
RocketDNA is global, leading innovator in the drone industry, specializing in drone services across a variety of sectors. Our mission is to revolutionize industries through the application of drone technology, providing efficient, cost-effective and safe solutions to our clients worldwide. If you want to contribute to this rapidly growing company and be on the cutting edge of all the latest drone applications, this is the job for you!
As RocketDNA continues to expand operations across the country, we are looking for energetic and dedicated drone pilots to join our team of professionals in the aerial survey and mapping space in South Africa.
Responsibilities & Duties
(Including but are not limited to the below)
- Executing and supervising all flights and maintenance activities at the site of operation which includes conducting thorough preparation to fly a drone, completing the relevant documentation and accurate flight planning processes
- Accountable for the safe operation of each RPAS E.g. Conduct a risk assessment before flying the drone etc.
- Conduct aerial surveying using a drone.
- Process flight data and complete documentation
- Submitting flight and maintenance documentation, inclusive of all flight operational documents per flight
- Processing of accurate and timeous data and delivering quality professional services to our clients
- Traveling from Site to Site (on request from the Operations Department)
- Maintaining a high level of compliance with the SA/CAA regulations and requirements by aligning all documentation and processes to RocketDNA’S UOM (RPAS Operations Manual)
- Being a brand ambassador for RocketDNA
- Ad Hoc duties
Qualifications
- Grade 12
- Valid Remote Pilot Certificate
- Must have reliable vehicle.
- Valid Driving License
- Rated to fly fixed wing & multi-rotor aircraft.
- Rated on BVLOS (desirable)
- Post Grade 12 GIS/Survey Qualification (Desirable)
Experience
- At least 1 year work experience operating on RPAS sites
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced PC Skills
- Processing Software (E.g. Pix4D desirable)
- Photogrammetry data collection and processing (desirable)
- Basic aeronautical principles
- Relevant aviation laws and compliance policies
- Knowledge of aircraft maintenance
Competencies
- Time management
- Planning and Organising
- Following policy and processes
- Adhering to principles and values
- Initiative-taking
- Good communicator
- Positive
- Results Driven
- Troubleshooting Mentality
- Customer Engagement
- Relationship building and people management
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