Junior Airborne Sensor Operator
Join Our Team as a Junior Airborne Sensor Operator
Bluesky, the leading aerial survey company in the UK, is seeking a talented individual to join its expanding business as a Junior Airborne Sensor Operator. This is an exciting opportunity to work on unique and exciting projects as part of a dynamic team, and develop your career and progress in a stable and supportive environment.
About the Role
The Junior Airborne Sensor Operator will work alongside the existing aerial survey operations team to assist with the delivery and fulfilment of high-quality aerial survey projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating airborne camera and sensing systems, ensuring sensor systems are calibrated, and liaising with sensor manufacturers and other departments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate airborne camera and sensing systems, including Vexcel Eagle, Optech Galaxy, Leica CityMapper
* Ensure sensor systems are calibrated at an operation level at all times in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
* Liaise with sensor manufacturers about maintenance and other issues
* Liaise with ATC and other departments for flight permissions
* Survey mission planning (flight planning)
* Assist sales with enquiries and quotes
* Sensor Installation
* Liaise with aircraft operators and ensure all permissions, visas etc. are in place before project commencement
* Monitor weather conditions to identify appropriate weather windows for data capture.
* Field testing and calibration of instruments
* Assist with LiDAR production and processing
* Undertake and assist with LiDAR and ground truthing
* Co-ordinate survey missions to ensure maximum efficiency
Requirements:
* Must be eligible to work in the UK and communicate fully in English
* An understanding of Aerial Survey and Remote Sensing
* Organisational and multi-tasking skills
* Analytical, Numeracy and well-developed Interpersonal skills
* Diplomacy and the ability to work to deadlines
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
* A degree in a Geographical, Remote Sensing or GIS related discipline
Package & Benefits:
* Salary + company bonus scheme
* Life insurance and company pension
* Sodexo discounts, benefits and childcare voucher scheme
* Free daily HIIT, Yoga, Bootcamp and relaxation sessions
Equal Opportunities:
Bluesky is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all.