Aerial Photograph Interpreter

Aliases: Aerial Photograph Interpreter

Industry/Sector(s): Construction

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Aerial Photograph Interpreter is expected to perform include:

Analysing aerial photographs to detect significant industrial resource or topographical data
Studying photographs to locate roads, industrial centres, rivers, forest areas and to determine the nature of terrain
Interpreting photographs to evaluate the potentiality of resources
Drawing maps for use of field officers in planning and exploitation of resources
Interpreting photographs for timber evaluation, water shed management, construction or mining
Enlarging photographs for detailed analysis
Using computers and data banks to store, retrieve and compare information

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is a field job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job profile
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week for 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, B.Tech/B.E

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in technical skills like orthophoto mapping, colour shaded mapping, line mapping, vegetation mapping, digital terrain models, range finder, Geographic Information Systems, aerial surveying, etc.
Equipped to use required instruments and perform their maintenance
Proficiency in technical drawing and photograph interpretation, research, drawing, field study
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and ArcGIS software
Ability to operate total station, levelling, and GPS instruments
Knowledge of the limitations associated with taking photographs from a moving aircraft
Ability to visualize the finished product before its completion
Ability to determine types of cameras and equipment needed to capture clear photographs from mid-air
Proficient in using digital photograph editing software

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good eyesight and colour vision
Physically fit
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

K J Somaiya College of Engineering
https://www.somaiya.edu/kjsce/academic/programs/e
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
http://www.imeindia.in/

Galgotias College of Engineering & Technology
www.galgotiacollege.edu/
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
sairam.edu.in/
Rungta Group of Institutions
www.rungta.ac.in/
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
www.jntuk.edu.in

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/bfa-photography.html
http://www.iitg.ac.in/mech/btech_mech.php

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Aerial Photograph Interpreter

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Assistant Aerial Photograph Interpreter

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Trainee

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience of – Rs 13,000 to Rs 15,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 5 to 10 years of work experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{3, 4}

Private construction and architectural firms across India
Government boards
Housing boards
Government bodies
Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Aerial Photograph Interpreter
Aerial Photographer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2165.0300	Aerial Photograph Interpreter
ISCO 2008	2165	Cartographers and Surveyors
NIC 2008	71100	Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
QP Reference	Not applicable	Not applicable
NSQF	Not applicable	Not applicable

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	https://www.wisdomjobs.com/job-listings-project-site-engineer-at-kharagpur-for-a-consultant-codot-kharagpur-5-to-10-years-4057809?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
4	http://www.babajob.com/Job-Geomagneticfieldsurveyor-For-Value_Insources_India_Pvt_Ltd-in-Mumbai-Near-Goregaon_West(400062)-2146546429

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