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Grayson Byrd

Sol Aerial Surveys Team

Assistant Chief Pilot

How long have you been working in aviation or flying?
I started in aviation as a F-16 mechanic in 2014, started flying as an E-3 Flight engineer in 2019, and as a pilot in 2023.

How did this opportunity with Sol find its way to you?
A friend of mine encouraged me to apply even though I thought I wouldn’t get the job.

What excites you most about the work Sol is doing?
Getting to see more of the country.

How do you think Sol sets itself apart from other aviation companies?
The safety, culture and the best planes around.

Favorite season of the year?
Fall.

Who or what inspires you to keep going?
The thrill of flying.

Are you a “jump out of bed” kind of person or a “five more minutes” specialist?
Five more minutes.

Which of our company’s core values (Safety, Har Work, Integrity, They Little Things Matter) resonates the most with you?
Integrity.

What are the first three things on your bucket list?
Fly the 747, hike a mountain on all the continents.

Is there something in life you can not live without?
Flying.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Aerial Platforming

From nationwide projects to small targeted collections, we are able to effectively and efficiently collect the imagery your business needs.

Our team of experts can install your sensors into our aerial platforms to collect the imagery when and where you need it.

If your searching for an aerial platform to acquire your imagery contact us today

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WE ARE LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED PILOTS
Join Our Team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • FAA Commercial Multi-Engine
  • FAA Instrument Rating (Current and proficient)
  • High Performance Endorsement
  • Complex Endorsement
  • First Class or Second Class Medical
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Current passport with at least six-months of validity remaining at time of employment.
  • Legal right to work in the United States
  • Must be able to travel freely within the United States and without restriction to all countries Sol Aerial Survey serves
  • 450 Total Time in an Aircraft
  • 80 hours of MEL at time of hire (This is an insurance requirement and cannot be waived)
  • FCC Radio License
  • Multi Engine Night Current and proficient at time of hire
WHAT YOU’LL DO
  • Fly planes located anywhere in the lower 48 or Canada
  • Operate Multi-Engine Aircraft Single Pilot
  • Manage the aircrafts movements and airports cross country
  • Maintain a clean internal and external aircraft
  • Complete daily forms about aircraft and plane condition
  • Work with Flight Operations and in house Maintenance team on decision making
  • Work with maintenance facilities throughout the country to maintain a safe aircraft
  • Work above 8,000’ AGL Including Class A
  • Flights as long as 8 hours over large metropolitan areas
  • Navigate high traffic airspaces, restricted and prohibited airspace and the SFRA
  • Eat lots of Chipotle (Probably)
BENEFITS
  • Home-Based
  • 16 days on and 12 off rotation structure
  • Pay Above Industry Standard
  • Generous Hotel Allowance and Per Diem
  • Company-Paid Travel Expenses and Rental Car
  • Health Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Instrument Currency Program
  • Industry leading in-house training program
  • Cross-country flying and experience navigating diverse weather patterns and complex airspace
  • Monthly Health and Wellness Credit
  • Advancement opportunities and at home work projects available
  • Dynamic Team Environment

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