Sector
Construction
Keyword

Aerial Photograph Interpreter

Aerial Photographer

MinimumDegree in Photography

Previousrelevantworkexperience

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

Proficientintechnical skills like orthophoto mapping, colour shaded mapping, line mapping, vegetation mapping, digital terrain models, range finder, Geographic Information Systems, Aerial surveying

Equipped to use required instruments and perform their maintenance

Proficiency in Technical Drawing and Photograph Interpretation, Research, Drawing, Field Study

Strong working knowledge of Auto

CAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Arc

GIS software

Ability tooperate 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 determinetypesof cameras and equipment needed to capture clear photographs from mid-air

Proficient in using digital photograph editing software

Will be updated

Good eyesight and colour vision

Physically fit

Manual dexterity

Entrepreneurial skills

Attention to detail

It is a field job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Construction companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Shift system is not available

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 needsThis job is suitable for candidates with

The job is listed asmildly hazardous or dangerous as per The

Buildingandother

Construction

Worker's

Act(Regulation

Of

Employment And Conditions Of Service) , 1996

Occupational hazards include strained vision, back aches, general fatigue and exhaustion

Health risks include exposure to dirt and dust, traverse rough terrain, bending, and standing for long hours,exposure to computer, etc.

For candidates with up to 6 years experience of INR29,000 to INR 30,000 per month

For candidates with 6 to 10 years experience of INR 43,000 to INR 44,000per month

For candidates with over 10 years experience of INR 54,000 to INR 55,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Growth of Construction Sector in India

The market value of construction sector in India is projected to expand up to INR 11954 billion by 2017. Continuously increasing infrastructure spending levels of the government has made the industry highly attractive among foreign investors in the recent years.

The Construction sectors growth is expected to reach 7.5 percent by 2016-17 from current growth rates of 5.6 percent and is expected to contribute significantly to the countrys GDP in the next five years thereby showing its vital importance for the economic growth of the nation.

Construction sector is the 2nd largest employer in the country. The sector currently employs over 45 million employees and is slated to employ more than 76 million employees by 2022. This implies additional creation of ~31 million jobs in the 9 year period.

Private construction and architectural firms across India

Government boards, housing boards, BMC, govt. bodies, housing boards, etc.

Self employed

Towns and cities across India