Airborne Operator

Bluesky is recruiting for a talented individual to join its expanding business on a full-time (shift pattern) contract. The successful candidate will join a team that provides world-class geospatial data and services to a wide customer base. In return, we offer the opportunity to work on unique and exciting projects as part of a dynamic team and a stable platform upon which to develop your career and progress.

In this role you will operate our suite of aerial survey sensors in our survey aircraft. Knowledge and experience of aerial survey operations is required and applicants will need demonstrable experience.

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About us:

Bluesky is the leading aerial survey company in the UK and has an enviable reputation in the UK GIS sector as a result of a portfolio of high-profile projects with clients that include Central Government, Local Authorities and commercial customers across a range of sectors across the globe. Following many successful years, we need to further expand our team to meet the growing demand for our products and services. So, would you like to join our team, and be part of our success?

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Purpose:

To work alongside the existing aerial survey operations team and assist with the delivery and fulfillment of high quality aerial survey projects, ensuring that all opportunities are maximised and the data is of the highest quality and to the required specification.

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Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for the position of Airborne Operator include but are not limited to:

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• Operate airborne camera and sensing systems, including Vexcel Eagle, Optech Galaxy, Leica CityMapper.
• Ensure the 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 permission
• Flight Planning
• Sensor Installation
• Train other members of staff in flight planning, data processing and other tasks when appropriate.
• 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.
• Provide technical leadership to direct and manage sensor and software development and improvement.
• Field testing and calibration of instruments

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Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the UK and communicate fully in English
• Proven experience of aerial survey
• Experience and understanding of Aerial Survey and Remote Sensing
• Experience of flight planning and weather monitoring
• Organised with the ability to multi-task
• Analytical, numeracy and well-developed interpersonal skills
• Diplomacy and the ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Full driving licence and own car (travel between the office and airport required)

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Desired Qualifications:

• A degree in a Geographical, Remote Sensing or GIS related discipline

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Package & Benefits:

• Salary + company bonus scheme
• Life insurance and company pension
• Discount platform, benefits and childcare voucher scheme
• Free daily HIIT, Yoga, Bootcamp and relaxation sessions

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Applications:

Please email a CV and covering letter to: vacancies@bluesky-world.com Applications must include a CV.

Applications with no CV attached will be disregarded immediately.

Applicants MUST already be eligible to work in the UK.

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Equal Opportunities:

Bluesky is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all.