Surdex is a leading provider of geospatial data and mapping services, and our talented survey pilots lead the effort in the aerial acquisition of imagery and data. We are immediately hiring pilots with the qualifications to fly our single engine, twin engine, and turboprop Conquest II aircraft with training.

Surdex is seeking pilots who are interested in a career opportunity with a respected company that has contracts in both the public and private sectors. We fly single-pilot PIC in a Part 91 operation with an Aerial Acquisition Technician on the team. Successful pilots are collaborative, respectful team members who are committed to meeting client and project needs.

As the PIC, you will: plan, prepare, and execute aerial photography/data acquisition missions utilizing single-engine, twin-engine, and multi-engine turboprop aircraft in a safe manner that ensures the highest product quality. Key responsibilities include attaining imagery and data to meet project specifications efficiently without the need for re-flight or additional production effort required due to quality or accuracy deficiencies.

Surdex is located at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport (KSUS) in Chesterfield, Missouri; however, multi-engine pilots are not required to relocate.

Required for position:

• Pilot license - ASEL, AMEL class rating
• 1,500 flight hours
• Current First or Second-Class Medical
• Personal credit card for all travel expenses - reimbursements weekly
• Valid Passport and clean driving record
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and experience using computers and managing files, including data uploads.
• Cell phone with texting capabilities.
• Acceptable DOT initial, random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug tests
• Employer sponsorship to work in the U.S. is not available for this position.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• 2,500 flight hours
• 500 multi-engine flight hours
• Bachelor's degree in aviation program preferred.
• Experience flying aerial acquisition.
• Turboprop experience.
• CFI, CFII, MEI.

Why fly for Surdex:

• 15/13 schedule (15 days "on," 13 days "off").
• Competitive pay and bonuses
  • $60,000-$75,000/year starting pay (based on total flight hours) PLUS $7,500-15,000 annual "stay" bonus (based on total flight hours; bonus prorated the first year based on months employed).
• Comprehensive insurance package plus employer matched 401K plan.
• Paid recertification of 2nd class medical and recurrent training.
• Meticulously maintained aircraft with our own A & P mechanics.
• Retain all airline miles on your own credit card.

Surdex is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Surdex not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.