Below is the updated information for the Flight Coordinator position.
Aerial Survey Flight Coordinator
The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) is seeking an aerial survey coordinator 
and observer for our Right Whale Ecology Program (RWEP). The CCS RWEP surveys 
Cape Cod Bay and adjacent waters in Fall, Winter and Spring months to assess 
the abundance, distribution, and behavior of North Atlantic Right Whales in 
Gulf of Maine waters. Start date for this position is on or near August 15, 
2023. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits for one year, 
contingent upon funding for an extension.  The position requires aerial survey 
fieldwork and the supervision of the department’s observers. Rate of pay is 
$50k-$60k and is commensurate with experience.
Primary Responsibilities:

  *   Participating in aerial surveys for right whales. Responsibilities 
include visually scanning for marine mammals, vessels, and gear from a small 
aircraft at low altitudes, recording sightings data on custom computer 
software, and photographing whales for individual identification using a 
digital SLR camera with a telephoto lens;
  *   Managing flight hour budget and scheduling flight crew to survey within 
forecasted weather parameters;
  *   Work closely with aircraft provider and CCS aerial survey team to 
schedule surveys and observer crews, respond to the needs of management 
agencies and colleagues;
  *   Processing survey and photographic data. Data processing duties include 
QA/QC of aerial and shipboard sightings and effort data, accurate and timely 
completion of summary spreadsheets and survey reports, preliminary matching of 
right whale individual identification images, and maintenance of data 
processing programs and databases;
  *   Supporting management needs: Duties include coordinating research 
activities with collaborating researchers, analyzing data and preparing 
presentations for funders, public, and at stakeholder meetings;
  *   Additional duties may include assisting with whale carcass relocation and 
supporting disentanglement efforts;
  *   Public outreach. Duties include assisting with public education and 
outreach activities and writing field notes for inclusion across CCS website 
and social media platforms.
Qualifications and Skills:

  *   Masters preferred or a B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries 
Science or related field with 3-5 years of experience;
  *   Minimum one-year experience working on right whale or related aerial 
survey projects;
  *   Experience in photo-identification of marine mammals and matching 
individuals to a catalog;
  *   Demonstrated skill in identifying North Atlantic marine mammals and 
familiarity with marine mammal visual survey data collection and processing 
methods;
  *   Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and strict timelines. 
Must have a precise attention to detail;
  *   Excellent verbal and written communication skills including preparing 
visual presentations for a variety of technical, scientific, and general public 
audiences;
  *   Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
  *   US citizenship;
  *   Aircraft underwater egress training is desired but not required; however, 
ditch training with the use of compressed air will be required to conduct the 
work and is a part of CCS Right Whale training;
  *   SQL and R programming skills desired.



Application process:

Please submit cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three 
professional references in a single pdf and attached along with copies of 
college transcripts via email to 
chu...@coastalstudies.org<mailto:chu...@coastalstudies.org>.  Please use “RWEP 
Flight Coordinator” in the subject line of your email. The closing date for 
applications is June 30, 2023 however applications will be reviewed on a 
rolling basis.

The Center for Coastal Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages 
candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Diversity of opinions, experience and backgrounds is a key asset.

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