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Summer Aerial Mapping Pilot Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Summer Aerial Mapping Pilot information

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How much do summer aerial mapping pilot jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer aerial mapping pilot in Raleigh, NC is $17.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $18.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Aerial Mapping Pilot vs Drone Operator?

AspectSummer Aerial Mapping PilotDrone Operator
CertificationsFAA Part 107 license, pilot certificationFAA Part 107 license, drone operation certification
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, aerial, often in remote locationsIndoor or outdoor, various settings including urban and rural
Industry UsageMapping, surveying, GIS projectsPhotography, videography, inspections

Both roles require FAA Part 107 certification and involve operating drones. However, Summer Aerial Mapping Pilots focus on aerial data collection for mapping and surveying, often in remote outdoor environments. Drone Operators may work in diverse settings, including media production or inspections. While overlapping in certifications, their primary tasks and work environments differ, with mapping pilots specializing in geospatial data collection.

What are the most commonly searched types of Aerial Mapping Pilot jobs in Raleigh, NC?

The most popular types of Aerial Mapping Pilot jobs in Raleigh, NC are:

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson rating

9.8

Company rating: 9.8 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Responsible for traffic engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.  This position involves a solid mix of electrical, civil, and systems engineering principles.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Traffic signal and roadway lighting design, including CAD and field work
  • ITS, signal interconnection, and emerging traffic technology design
  • Signal timing at a corridor level, including field-based fine tuning and implementation
  • Support of traffic safety projects and other Smart Mobility projects
  • Signal cabinet wiring and signal controller programming
  • Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks 
  • Perform design computations 
  • Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
  • Develop or review the construction cost estimate
  • Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates 
  • Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes 
  • Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design 
  • Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan
  • Technical oversight and guidance/support of Traffic Design Engineers within department 

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

  • sUAS (drone) piloting
  • Research and studies

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