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CAD - Mapping Technician
Aircraft Mechanics
Orthophoto Technician
Photographer, Aerial/Sensor Operator
Project Manager—Photogrammetry
Stereo Compiler – Geospatial Analyst

Position Details

CAD - Mapping Technician - Posted 2/6/2008
Tired of using CADD in a 2-D world? How would you like to use your experience to train as a Mapping Technician and see the 3-D world from Satellite imagery?
Surdex Corporation, a Chesterfield Missouri based, nation-wide provider mapping services, is seeking motivated, goal-oriented individuals for the position of Geospatial Stereo Analyst for mapping production.
Individuals must have a minimum of one year of AutoCAD, CAD related education or CAD production experience. Individuals must also possess a detailed accuracy orientation, demonstrate excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and be able to prioritize tasks based on effort and deadlines. Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, background and criminal record checks. Acceptable Credit history of no loan default, repossession or bankruptcy in last 7 years. US citizenship required. Knowledge of cartography, geography and/or map making helpful but not required. Experience with MicroStation or SOCKET SET desirable but not necessary. Currently only Evening shifts available.
We offer excellent compensation, a flexible benefits package and a long term career opportunity.
Applications accepted via e-mail letter & resume including relevant experience and compensation requirements to: hr@surdex.com. Human Resources, Surdex Corporation, 520 Spirit of St. Louis Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005. EOE/M/F/D/V
Simple description of a typical workday:
You will be working at a computer, viewing digitized stereo aerial photographs or satellite imagery in a 3-D environment (where each eye views a different perspective photograph taken from a different aerial position.). You will be identifying and digitizing natural and man-made objects, as well as ground elevations, These geographic and infrastructure features that are of interest to the government are collected and entered into a data base for use in interpretation and mission planning. After training, and passing your background check, you will be working primarily by yourself in detailed work at a computer terminal/stereo workstation with minimal interaction with other employees during a typical workday. This position will require you to work evenings. Overtime will typically be required to meet our customer’s schedule requirements.
Join our team We offer excellent compensation, profit sharing, a flexible benefits package, and a long term career opportunity in a position that makes a difference.

Aircraft Mechanics - Posted 5/7/2008
Surdex Corporation, a St. Louis / SUS based aerial photography firm is looking for full-time aircraft mechanics possessing current A&P license with a minimum of two-years experience to support in-house maintenance for three turbine Conquests and four Cessna piston twins. Candidates should have experience with airframe, power plant, electrical systems and proficiency in sheet metal fabrication. Manufacturer schooling in TPE-331 engines desirable. Current IA, or IA candidates will be given preference. Experience with in-house electronic maintenance programs and supporting documents will be given preference.
Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment DOT drug test, background and criminal record checks. Executing a standard Surdex business protection agreement is required. We offer excellent compensation commensurate with experience, 401K plan, profit sharing, an excellent flexible benefits package, and a long term career opportunity.
Applications accepted via e-mail letter & resume including relevant experience and compensation requirements to: hr@surdex.com. Human Resources, Surdex Corporation, 520 Spirit of St. Louis Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005.
EOE/M/F/D/V

Orthophoto Technician - Posted 5/6/2008
Surdex Corporation, a Chesterfield Missouri based, nation-wide provider mapping services, is seeking motivated, goal-oriented individuals for the position of Orthophoto Technician for mapping production.
Individuals must have Associate (2 year) degree in Geography and or related field and experience with Adobe Photoshop. Individuals must be familiar with Microsoft Office and also possess a detailed accuracy orientation, demonstrate excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and be able to prioritize tasks based on effort and deadlines. Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, background and criminal record checks. Knowledge of photogrammetry, cartography, geography and/or map making helpful but not required. Experience with scripting in a Windows / Unix environment, ESRI products, Orthovista, and GeoExpress Mrsid desirable but not necessary. This is not a creative graphics position. We offer excellent compensation, a flexible benefits package and a long term career opportunity.
Applications accepted via e-mail letter & resume including relevant experience and compensation requirements to: hr@surdex.com. Human Resources, Surdex Corporation, 520 Spirit of St. Louis Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005. EOE/M/F/D/V
Simple description of a typical workday:
You will be working at a computer, viewing digital orthophotos, aerial photographs or satellite imagery. You will be processing orthophotos and mosaicking orthos into final products. You will be participating in color balancing of images and quality assurance of all digital orthos. Other duties may include creating final computer media (CD/DVD) for shipping, data management and data archiving. After training you will be working primarily by yourself in detailed work at a computer workstation with minimal interaction with other employees during a typical workday. This position may require you to work days or evenings, depending on your availability and/or staffing needs. Overtime will typically be required to meet our customer’s schedule requirements.

Photographer, Aerial/Sensor Operator - Posted 4/30/2008
Surdex Corporation, a St. Louis/Chesterfield Missouri based, leading nation-wide provider of aerial photography, photogrammetry, GIS and mapping services for federal, state, local governments, and private industry, is seeking experienced Aerial Photographer/Sensor operators but will consider training ideal applicants. Surdex has developed a reputation as an industry leader and experienced steady growth since our founding in 1954.
Requires a general knowledge of photography, photo lab, digital imaging & computers. Ability & desire to work in an airborne remote sensing environment necessary. Travel and out-of-town deployment and willingness to work any clear weather day of the week required. Individuals must demonstrate positive, cooperative, teamwork behavior. Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, background and criminal record checks. Executing a standard Surdex business protection agreement is required. Knowledge of photogrammetry, cartography, geography, GIS and/or map making helpful but not required. We offer excellent compensation, profit sharing, a flexible benefits package, and a long term career opportunity.
Applications accepted via e-mail letter & resume including relevant experience and compensation requirements to: hr@surdex.com. Human Resources, Surdex Corporation, 520 Spirit of St. Louis Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005. EOE/M/F/D/V
Simple description of a typical workday:
You will work with an Aerial Photography Pilot, who operates the aircraft. You will operate the camera and electronic position recording computer equipment. We need to deploy/sit on the ground at the remote location waiting for clear hours and days to execute cloud free photography. When the weather is clear, the big objective is productively getting as much cloud free photography completed as possible. The company pays all reasonable expenses. We provide a personal cell phone allowance of $9/wk and a prepaid calling card. This is not a creative photography role. Our busiest season runs from June through September, when you should expect to be remotely deployed continuously. During the year when not flying, you would work in our plant, in the lab, scanning of negatives or other work where you can be cross-trained. You work normally a 40-hour week, unless additional OT is required. You may also clean aircraft and maintenance of hangar facility. Your cross work capabilities are significant in setting your basic hourly wage rate. Work is performed in an aircraft, so any history or tendency toward airsickness could be a consideration. Some of the photography work is at higher altitudes where, in some of our aircraft, wearing an Oxygen Mask is part of the working conditions. You will need to load and unload equipment and change cameras in the aircraft, so lifting 100 lbs is also a job requirement. Applicants we hire will be required to pass a DOT required pre employment drug screening. Airport security requires state & federal criminal background checks. We also verify your driving record because photographers will frequently operate a rental auto while deployed out of town.

Project Manager—Photogrammetry - Posted 2/6/2008
Surdex, a growing nation-wide leader in geospatial data products/services and aerial photography, is seeking a Photogrammetry Project Manager to join our team in St. Louis, MO. Producing GIS & mapping products for federal, state, local governments, and private industry, Surdex has developed a reputation as an industry leader and experienced steady growth since our founding in 1954.
The successful candidate will maximize client relationships and supervise mapping projects including subcontractors while coordinating with production staff to meet the delivery schedule and estimated cost.
Position requirements: Bachelor’s degree in mapping sciences or related fields (or equivalent education or experience). 1 year experience in Photogrammetric project management or cost estimating, 3 additional years in other photogrammetric production or related experience in other areas such as surveying, AT, stereo compilation, QC data finishing, orthophotography, or GIS Mapping, must relocate to St. Louis, MO, some overnight travel. Desirable: ASPRS Certified Photogrammetrist.
We offer an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Photogrammetric Project manager with an established Project Management and technical background. Successful candidate must complete a pre employment drug test, driver’s license check, criminal record checks and a business protection agreement. This person must be self-motivated excellent communicator with the ability to accomplish tasks with minimal direction. We offer an outstanding career opportunity with excellent compensation, bonus and flexible benefits package.
Applications accepted via resume e-mail including relevant experience and compensation requirements to: Human Resources, Surdex, 520 Spirit of St. Louis Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005 or e-mail to: hr@surdex.com. EOE/M/F/D/V Also visit us at Surdex.com

Stereo Compiler – Geospatial Analyst - Posted 11/13/2007
Surdex Corporation, is a Chesterfield Missouri headquartered nation-wide provider of aerial photography, photogrammetry, aerial survey, GIS and mapping services to government and private customers; for over 50 years, Surdex has experienced steady growth. Surdex currently is seeking experienced journeyperson stereo compilers. We currently have several open positions on various shifts to join our top performing team of outstanding technical photogrammetric professionals. Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Geography, Geospatial Science, or related field; 2 years of stereo compilation experience, accurately locating objects in (X Y Z) environment; strong organizational and analytical skills, and close attention to detail, producing high quality products. US Citizenship required. Other desirable qualifications GIS, imagery analysis, and/or NGA Intelligence background desirable. Prior experience with some or all of the following software helpful: SOCET SET, MicroStation, Oracle, Intergraph ArcInfo and ArcSDE geodatabase. Successful candidate will be required to pass a pre employment drug test, background and criminal record checks. Executing a standard Surdex business protection agreement is required. We offer excellent hourly paid compensation with overtime and profit related bonus, a flexible benefits package including health insurance, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k), wellness, EAP and a long term career opportunity for the outstanding applicants. Applications accepted via e-mailed cover letter & resume including relevant qualifications and compensation requirements to: hr@surdex.com. Human Resources, Surdex Corporation, 520 Spirit of St. Louis Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005. EOE/M/F/D/V