UAV Pilot

Are you passionate about delivering positive client outcomes? Are you looking to join a progressive, ambitious company which lives and breathes its values and cultures? Want a role with constant opportunity for upskilling and progression? Then Murphy Geospatial is the company for you!

About Us

Murphy Geospatial is one of the leading Geomatic consultancies in Europe. We believe in the value of verified geospatial data and its use in understanding the natural and built environment around us. We specialise in Geospatial Consultancy, Measured Building Surveys, Legal Mapping, Area Measurement, Building Information Modelling (BIM), 3D HD Laser Scanning, Topographic Surveys, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Specialist Engineering Services, Subsurface Engineering Services, Geophysical Surveys, Monitoring Solutions, Digital Construction, Property Consultancy, Hydrographic Surveys and UAV/Drone Surveys.

Would you like to be part of our winning team?

We are currently recruiting an Unmanned Area Vehicle (UAV) Operator to join our Survey & UAV department. This position exercises considerable latitude in overseeing UAV ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and ground & flight safety. The ideal candidate will have a background in Geomatic Surveying with a keen interest/previous experience in the Operation of UAV’s.

What will I be doing in my new role?

• Detailed aerial topographical surveys and building inspections using the latest drone and photogrammetry technology.
• Operating drones, taking photographs and videos of specific areas.
• Processing and transferring captured data to our servers.
• Instruct and help other UAV pilots in ground and flight operations.
• Develop and verify procedures for use with new aircraft features and participate in the development of operational and safety procedures.
• Determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during engineering tests and conduct flight support through specifically prescribed tests and specifications.
• Define, plan, organise, and execute flight plans and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with service guidance, company policy & procedures and EU and Irish Aviation Authority regulations.
• Conduct demonstrations and participate in operational and experimental ground and flight testing of assigned UAV(s).
• Represent the Company with commercial customers.
• Perform as Pilot-in-Command of Company Unmanned Air Vehicles.
• Utilize various manuals such as Drone Flight Manuals, the Operations Manual, and other documents and reports to ascertain factors such as aircraft condition, route, schedule, and mechanical reliability.
• Any other duties as required by the business.

What qualifications/ previous experience do I need?

• Education in a technical field (drone maintenance, electronics, surveying, geodesy or similar).

• Extensive UAV flying experience

• Ability to work hands-on with small UAV systems, including assembly, disassembly, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Ability to work outdoors under various temperatures and weather conditions.

• Large Scale UAV operations experience (desired but not essential).

• Knowledge of EU and Irish aviation legislation (desired but not essential).

• Experience in aerial surveying, spatial data capture and post-processing (desired but not essential).

• Operating UAVs as a hobbyist or as a professional pilot will be considered an advantage.

• Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients.

• Full clean EU/Irish driving license.

• The right to work in Ireland.

What key attributes do I need?

• Excellent communicator with strong report writing skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative when required.

Employee Benefits: 

• Competitive basic package plus benefits
• Company vehicle (Role dependent)
• Hybrid working opportunities (Role dependent)
• Relocation support
• Companywide Social Events
• Education assistance and career development
• Employee Assistance Program; Including Wellbeing
• Access to a pension scheme which includes company contribution after 1 years' service.
• Death in Service benefit
• Allowance payments when working away.

 Why build your career with Murphy Geospatial?

• Widely Recognised: We are widely recognised as one of the most experienced, professional, innovative, and technologically proficient surveying companies today.

• Cutting Edge Technologies: we use only the very latest technological equipment.

• Support network: We pride ourselves on our excellent support network of employees and management who are always eager to help each other.

• Equality & Opportunity: We are fully committed to a policy of equality of opportunity in our employment practices.

• Breadth of Experience: We branch across all sectors of industry giving our staff opportunities to gain a broad base of knowledge and experience.

• Learning & Growth: We support and develop our people to enhance their technical and personal competencies towards the achievement of their ambitions.

• Exclusive Clients: We are proud to work with a broad spectrum of exclusive clients.

Murphy Geospatial HR Philosophy

Our people are a critical part of our success and represent the value of Murphy Geospatial through their actions and decisions every day. We believe focusing on recruiting the best people and investing in their development helps us to create an environment where staff are engaged and committed, leading to higher levels of staff and client satisfaction.

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