sUAS Pilot

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a sUAS Pilot to join our team in Dallas, Plano, or Fort Worth. Westwood’s growing Geospatial Department provides professional‑level products to its clients, leveraging the latest industry technology.

Job Type

Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Represent Westwood in a professional demeanor in all public and client interactions.
• Safely and efficiently conduct sUAS missions across the US.
• 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 team’s mission.
• Review/QC 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 of 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.
• ASPRS Certification or other industry‑recognized certifications.

Required Experience

• FAA Part 107 certification with 50+ verifiable hours of commercial flight systems experience.
• 1+ year of experience with professional‑level sUAS systems and project support.
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.
• Proficiency in operating production activities on software platforms such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, TopoDOT, 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 independently.
• Ability to travel for extended periods with little notice (self‑funding of expenses until reimbursement).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. 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. Westwood is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.