Any pipeline/aerial survey jobs in DC area?
11-08-2016, 12:29 PM
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Any pipeline/aerial survey jobs in DC area?
I'm trying to meet R-ATP requirements and have almost 900 TT and a little over 100 XC time. I'm a CFI/I but been out of instructing for over a year and new to the Maryland DC area. I figure getting the XC time would be quicker doing other Part 91 work. Would anyone have any leads?
11-09-2016, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Another Guy
I'm trying to meet R-ATP requirements and have almost 900 TT and a little over 100 XC time. I'm a CFI/I but been out of instructing for over a year and new to the Maryland DC area. I figure getting the XC time would be quicker doing other Part 91 work. Would anyone have any leads?
11-15-2016, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Another Guy
I'm trying to meet R-ATP requirements and have almost 900 TT and a little over 100 XC time. I'm a CFI/I but been out of instructing for over a year and new to the Maryland DC area. I figure getting the XC time would be quicker doing other Part 91 work. Would anyone have any leads?
11-25-2016, 02:28 PM
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I've only recently started flying survey, but it seems that it's dominated by a couple of companies that basically send their pilots on a grand tour of sorts all over the states. I'd imagine it'd be tough to find a company that specializes exclusively in DC
11-26-2016, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Jet757
I've only recently started flying survey, but it seems that it's dominated by a couple of companies that basically send their pilots on a grand tour of sorts all over the states. I'd imagine it'd be tough to find a company that specializes exclusively in DC
11-27-2016, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Another Guy
Do you mind saying which company you work for and/or how the lifestyle is?
The lifestyle isn't bad. In fall we get a fairly short surveying window - 4 hrs right now. So when the weather is good enough to shoot you fly for 4+ hrs. When it's not, you have a day off. So if you're working a project in the North East like I am right now you get a good amount of time off. But if you were in New Mexico or TX you'd be flying every day. As we move into spring the window gets longer too, so you can expect to fly about 8hrs a day in April/May.
The company pays for your hotel/rental car. You get to book your own hotels. You have a limit on how much you can spend on it but with some negotiating skills you can get some pretty nice places. You also get a rental car. If you're there with 1-2 other guys you share the car. You don't have to share the hotel room, but you do get a bonus if you do. You do not get a per diem for food which kinda sucks.
It all depends who you're with on the project for the "fun factor" of it. We have a great group this year so it's been fun so far. Trip Advisor is your friend. You can find a lot of stuff to do even in the most seemingly boring places. The car helps out a lot. The bosses are good people. If you work hard, they'll work with you and help you out. They are pretty understanding if you need a day off or something, but don't go asking for one after sitting around for wx for 3 days.
If you don't care about living in hotels and being on the road it's a damn good time building gig. I flew 4.7 today and the wx wasn't ideal, tomorrow I'll probably be able to Break 5hrs.
12-02-2016, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jet757
Sure, I fly for Landcare Aviation Inc. They are a vendor for Pictometry. LAI handles all the pilots and aircraft and Pictometry just supplies the photo equipment.
The lifestyle isn't bad. In fall we get a fairly short surveying window - 4 hrs right now. So when the weather is good enough to shoot you fly for 4+ hrs. When it's not, you have a day off. So if you're working a project in the North East like I am right now you get a good amount of time off. But if you were in New Mexico or TX you'd be flying every day. As we move into spring the window gets longer too, so you can expect to fly about 8hrs a day in April/May.
The company pays for your hotel/rental car. You get to book your own hotels. You have a limit on how much you can spend on it but with some negotiating skills you can get some pretty nice places. You also get a rental car. If you're there with 1-2 other guys you share the car. You don't have to share the hotel room, but you do get a bonus if you do. You do not get a per diem for food which kinda sucks.
It all depends who you're with on the project for the "fun factor" of it. We have a great group this year so it's been fun so far. Trip Advisor is your friend. You can find a lot of stuff to do even in the most seemingly boring places. The car helps out a lot. The bosses are good people. If you work hard, they'll work with you and help you out. They are pretty understanding if you need a day off or something, but don't go asking for one after sitting around for wx for 3 days.
If you don't care about living in hotels and being on the road it's a damn good time building gig. I flew 4.7 today and the wx wasn't ideal, tomorrow I'll probably be able to Break 5hrs.
The lifestyle isn't bad. In fall we get a fairly short surveying window - 4 hrs right now. So when the weather is good enough to shoot you fly for 4+ hrs. When it's not, you have a day off. So if you're working a project in the North East like I am right now you get a good amount of time off. But if you were in New Mexico or TX you'd be flying every day. As we move into spring the window gets longer too, so you can expect to fly about 8hrs a day in April/May.
The company pays for your hotel/rental car. You get to book your own hotels. You have a limit on how much you can spend on it but with some negotiating skills you can get some pretty nice places. You also get a rental car. If you're there with 1-2 other guys you share the car. You don't have to share the hotel room, but you do get a bonus if you do. You do not get a per diem for food which kinda sucks.
It all depends who you're with on the project for the "fun factor" of it. We have a great group this year so it's been fun so far. Trip Advisor is your friend. You can find a lot of stuff to do even in the most seemingly boring places. The car helps out a lot. The bosses are good people. If you work hard, they'll work with you and help you out. They are pretty understanding if you need a day off or something, but don't go asking for one after sitting around for wx for 3 days.
If you don't care about living in hotels and being on the road it's a damn good time building gig. I flew 4.7 today and the wx wasn't ideal, tomorrow I'll probably be able to Break 5hrs.
12-05-2016, 08:47 AM
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RC&A is out of Frederick, MD and may be worth looking into. They are a reputable company that's been around a while. Richard Crouse & Associates | Quality Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing Since 1990
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