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Sensor Operator (UK Survey)

Posted March 04, 2026
Freelance

Job Overview

Responsible for operating and monitoring survey equipment. Directly leasing with both the client and DEA Operations throughout, and most importantly ensuring delivery of a consistent and high quality product.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the planning and completion of pre-flight paperwork
  • Inspecting and setting up survey equipment before flight
  • Collecting and monitoring several data throughout surveys
  • Ensuring survey parameters are met, and working closely with the pilot to monitor
  • Reporting and of weather issues experienced on survey
  • Troubleshooting of equipment issues encountered throughout the flight, collaborating with operations and engineering teams where required
  • Prompt completion and submission of post-flight paperwork

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • A stress resilient person that finds energy and enjoyment in solving problems under time pressure. 
  • Ability to engage with third party companies and clients in a proactive and profession manager. 
  • A self-motivated individual who takes the initiative and works collaboratively while working in aircraft based atmospheric conditions. 
  • Excellent organisational skills to accurately monitor dates, deadlines and changes at short notice.
  • Proactive ‘can do’ approach to problem solving and providing creative solutions.
  • Holds a current UK Driving Licence.
  • Competency with Google and Microsoft software (Google Sheets/Excel), Windows
  • Demonstrable experience or knowledge in the aviation industry preferable 
  • Experience working with clients/customers preferable

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