Pilot / A&P

Location:  Waterloo, IA with significant travel
Job Type:  Full time, exempt
Category:  Intermediate or above (3+ years)
Compensation: $35/hr

Description 

As a Survey Pilot & A&P mechanic, you will be helping our team by operating and repairing aircraft and sensors across the nation. Aerial Services, Inc. is based at KALO and operates a variety of aircraft nationwide.

 Responsibilities: 

• Aircraft Operation: Safely pilot fixed-wing aircraft during aerial survey flights, including LiDAR, photogrammetry, and multispectral imaging missions, while adhering to FAA regulations and company safety protocols.
• Flight Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams to plan flight routes, altitudes, and data collection parameters; analyze weather conditions, terrain, and airspace restrictions to optimize mission success.
• Data Collection and Quality Assurance: Operate onboard survey equipment (e.g., cameras, sensors, GPS systems) during flights; perform initial data quality checks post-mission to ensure accuracy and completeness before handover to processing teams.
• Aircraft Maintenance and Repairs: Conduct routine and non-routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on airframes, engines, and avionics as a qualified mechanic; troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime and maintain airworthiness.
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all aircraft receipts/invoices for company credit-cards, maintenance logs, flight records, and regulatory documentation are accurate and up-to-date; comply with FAA Part 91 requirements.
• On-Call and Travel Duties: Be available for long-term travel/deployment and on-call rotations during peak survey seasons (150+ days per year); travel to remote job sites often for field operations, aircraft repositioning, and emergency maintenance.

Required Qualifications: 

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, SEL
• A&P Mechanic
• Second Class Medical
• Teamwork and ability to communicate and coordinate with and manage external teams/resources
• Interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills to work effectively, independently, and remotely
• Strong problem-solving skills & attention to detail 
• US Citizenship, Legally employable in the United States without sponsorship. Onboarding will include identity verification through E-Verify.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Survey/Mission flying Experience
• FAA A&P Experience with Cessna T206 and other piston aircraft
• FAA Commercial MEL
• Aircraft ownership

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to careers@aerialservicesinc.com