Experienced Drone Pilot Newport, Newport, Wales
Job description
Experienced Drone Pilot
Company Description
RUAS are one of the UK’s leading Commercial Drone Service and Training Provider. Full qualified and certified through both external and internal accreditations granted by the CAA, our team of pilots and instructors are ready to take on new opportunities. RUAS is set apart from thousands of other operators in the UK and backed up by our team of pilots and advanced CAA permissions, our aircraft outstrips other commercial entities to create complex and accurate datasets, striving for excellence across multiple applications.
With 30 years of UAS and aviation experience, the RUAS team strive for excellence to ensure our clients and student get the very best service. Specialising in both multi-rotor and fixed wing aircraft, RUAS’ capability in the field is matched by our development software and methodology that ensures data is securely processed into the quality dependable results
With innovation in mind, we continue to push the boundaries of the use of drone and adapt to our client’s needs, brining on new technologies and ideas to the forefront which sets us apart from other operators.
Working across a multitude of industry, including rail, construction, creative media, surveying, conservation, energy, emergency services and infrastructure, providing a variety of aerial imagery, surveying and inspection which replaces traditional methods, removing risk to personnel.
Job Description
RUAS are excited to offer a position for an Experienced UAS Pilot, this new position will add to an already rapidly growing and diverse Pilot Team. Our newest member of the team will be responsible for all on-site data acquisition whilst ensuring the safe utilization of unmanned arial systems, to provide our clients with a highly sophisticated product.
The ideal candidate will have piloting experience in a number of environments to include UK Rail Networks, Oil & Gas Assets (off-shore preferable) and Renewable Energy Assets (Solar Farm etc.). a successful applicant will also play a significant role in not only data acquisition but also the processing and the presentation of data. Data will typically include photography & videography, photogrammetry, LiDAR, thermal imagery, and GNSS survey control data.
Requirements
- GVC or Equivalent Qualified
- Extensive experience of working within an Operational Safety Cases
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)
- Helicopter underwater Escape Training (HUET)
- Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)
- Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST)
- Emergency First Aid Trained
- Medical and Fitness Certificate
- Must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and operate in the outdoors for extended periods
- Surveying or Inspection experience
- Over 100 hours logged commercial flights
- Knowledge of photogrammetry and associated software applications
Responsibilities
- Creation of RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), Pre-Deployment & On-site Surveys in line with company procedures
- Post operations management, including data transfer to the relevant team
- Conducting Drone Operations as a RPAS Pilot with a variety of UAS platforms and Payloads
- Logging of Operational Hours and relevant documentation using our internal system
- Working Offshore as and when required
- Reporting to the Operations Manager
Personal Attributes
- Have a professional attitude and confidence in own ability
- A strong team player with leadership qualities
- Confident to talk to the public
- Confident in mitigating risks and making decisions in high pressure environments
- Organised and good time management skills
- Willing to work away from home for extended periods
- Good literacy and IT Skills
- An interest in drone technology and remote sensing
- Enthusiastic about the application of new technology
- Keen interest in photography, videography and associated software applications
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Based on Experience
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newport, NP10 8AS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
