Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Aerial Research Photographer for a Global Real Estate Data Brand .

As an Aerial Research Photographer, you’ll be a core member of the companies flight team, capturing real estate photography from their plane using state of the art imaging and mapping technology. Residential renters, homebuyers, commercial real estate owners, investors, and agents all rely on the company to provide high-quality media to market their properties and to learn about opportunities.

*Candidates can be anywhere in US but MUST be close any major airport.*

*This role will require 10 days of solid travel and then have 10 days off.

(Including travel in US, Canada and Mexico - Valid US Passport needed)

*Must be comfortable with travel and flying in smaller planes for the shoots.

*Real Estate Portfolio needed, preferably of commercial sites + buildings

Responsibilities:

• Partner with pilots to prepare flight plans for each market and work with Air Traffic Control to get approval for the flight plans.
• Fly over the target market searching for new commercial real estate development projects.
• Identify and collect data using moving maps and GIS tools, including Churchill Gear System, Foreflight, and Google Earth.
• Capture video of both known and unknown properties using a turret-mounted camera and spatial overlays.
• After the flight, extract, label and upload images from the video for each target property.
• Professionally communicate with sales and customers to arrange client flights in each market. Host clients on the plane, explaining the process and answering questions.
• Ensure the gimbal and camera system is in good working condition prior to each flight, and work with vendors to debug and repair the system if any problems occur.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of related working experience is required
• Traveling from market to market within North America is required
• Current US Passport
• Flexibility to travel and be gone for up to 10 days
• Minimum high school diploma

Preferred Qualification:

• Knowledge of air navigation, meteorology and aircraft operating procedures
• Full understanding of best practices for Architectural Photography, demonstrating artistic vision and creativity
• Enjoys challenges of photographing buildings and neighborhoods in both suburban and city environments, understands the challenges and works to find creative solutions
• Strong relationship-building skills; ability to develop strong personal relationships with key contacts at assigned companies
• Flexible and adaptable with excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
• Used to working in fast-paced environment

Perks & Benefits:

• Full Time Salary
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.