Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality
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Aerial Survey Pilots
Aerial Survey Pilots The main job of an Aerial Survey Pilot is to fly planes equipped with various sensors. They follow specific GPS coordinates to collect data that is downloaded after the flight.
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Career Quiz
In this career quiz, there are 8-10 questions that will give you a pretty good perspective on whether this career is right for you.
There are 3 answers to each question: Dislike, Maybe, and Like.
Ready? Let’s start!
| Question | Yes | Maybe | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Are you interested in a job that involves flying along predetermined flight paths? | |||
| Would you be interested in inspecting data collection equipment before each flight? | |||
| Do you think you would enjoy reviewing flight paths and plans? | |||
| Do you have the confidence needed to deal with difficult situations in the sky? | |||
| Do you possess the listening skills needed to follow specific flight plans? | |||
| Are you good at remaining aware of your surroundings? | |||
| Are you interested in learning how to pilot an airplane? | |||
| Do you think you would enjoy a job that involves spending most of the day in the sky? |
Your Results
Done?
Now count how many points you have.
After you’re done counting your points. Click below to view your results.
Suitable Personality Type
People with this personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. You can read more about these career personality types here.
Aerial Survey Pilots require confidence, as they may face difficult situations in the sky and need to respond quickly to potential disasters. Pilots also need to have good listening skills to understand the requirements of each flight.
Working as an Aerial Survey Pilot also requires situational awareness, due to the need to remain aware of all surroundings and potential hazards in the sky.
Pros and Cons
Pros
You Get to Spend Hours in the Sky
Pilots typically love the fact that they get to spend most of their work hours in the sky.
You Get to Help Collect Valuable Data
Aerial Survey Pilots help collect valuable data, such as environmental data or infrastructure data that may be used to improve the lives of people or animals.
You May Not Need a College Degree
Aerial Survey Pilots do not typically need a college degree to enter this field.
Your Qualifications May Lead to Other Jobs
As a licensed Commercial Pilot, an Aerial Survey Pilot can find other work, such as flying for private plane charter companies.
Cons
Some of the Flight Paths May Become Boring
Some projects require pilots to continually fly the same GPS route each day, which can become boring.
You May Occasionally Fly During Severe Weather
During severe storms, companies may delay flights. However, severe storms can also arise when you are already in the air, which can be scary.
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