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Overview
Remote sensing technicians collect airborne and geolocation data with survey, radar, GPS and mapping equipment so projects can analyse land, terrain and geographic points.
In job descriptions, look for remote sensing techniques, GIS, photogrammetry, aerial photos, radar images, GPS data collection, mapping data, thematic maps, transmitter readings and task records.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Remote sensing technician work is data collection and interpretation for geographic projects. It can involve preparing equipment, collecting GPS or airborne data, studying aerial photos and radar images, logging transmitter readings and turning observations into GIS or mapping outputs.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include geomatics, photogrammetry, surveying, GIS, geodesy, geography, remote sensing techniques, GPS tools, radar image review, aerial photo interpretation and careful task records.
Salary context
Salary context depends on field time, sensor and equipment responsibility, GIS reporting, data accuracy requirements, project domain, travel, safety exposure and whether the role mainly collects data or also analyses and maps it. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward GIS specialist work, surveying, photogrammetry, mapping analysis, geospatial data management, environmental or urban-planning support, remote sensing research support or project coordination.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies name the sensors, aircraft or field setup, GPS tools, GIS software, radar or aerial imagery, map outputs, travel expectations and record-keeping duties. These details define the technical level.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Alternative labels
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Occupation group
Chemical and physical science technicians (3111)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b176e5d7-1f94-495c-907f-80a7f61aed59 |
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| ESCO code | 3111.13 |
| ISCO group | 3111 |
| Concept type | Occupation |