Welcome to the Airborne Sensor Operators Group (ASOG)
ASOG is a global non-profit aircrew association for individuals associated with operating remote-sensors from a manned or unmanned aircraft be it aircrew, manufactures, integrators, trainers and service providers.
We hope you join us and engage your time, experience and capabilities to further this profession and enhance your career. To learn more about ASOG and joining, go to the “About” and “Profession” tabs.
Are you ready to soar to new heights in your career as an Airborne Sensor Operator? Look no further! Our comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in operating basic ASO workstation mission management systems and associated sensors
This course caters to novice and experienced non-rated/rated…
Crafting an effective resume is vital in showcasing one's qualifications and suitability for an Airborne Sensor Operator career. This role demands a unique blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal understanding, encompassing hard and soft skills.
ASOG Focus Area | Career Management…
The 5Ps – Plan, Plane, Pilot, Passengers and Programming – work synergistically to create a pre-flight working plan that considers potential problems such as terrain considerations and excessive data gathering.
Operators can fine-tune their plan at this juncture, especially using the final P: Programming. Using software such as OPENSIGHT takes much of the hard work away from operators.
Utilising Deep Learning protocol, it can be fully integrated into existing operations and…
Within the realm of Aerial Work aviation, numerous specialized professionals, including non-rated aircrew personnel, play indispensable roles in executing a wide range of Aerial Work (AW) operations. To gain a comprehensive understanding of these individuals, this series of articles aims to shed light on this distinctive community of essential aircrew professionals and their pivotal contributions to multi-mission…
ASOG Focus Area | News & Information
Source | Patrick Ryan
If you didn't know, from March 6th to 8th, 2024, the notable Aerial Firefighting series organized by Tangent-Link returned to Sacramento, California, home to the esteemed headquarters of CAL FIRE. The series originated in 2008 in Athens, Greece. The location of each series event…
ASOG Focus Area | Career Management & Industry Support
Source | Darren Daigle
Trans Capital Air, based at Toronto City Center airport, is looking to hire 3 Sensor Operators to fly on our state-of-the-art DA-42-MNG aircraft for wildfire mapping mission for this summer's forest fire season. Although based in Toronto, these missions will be flown and deployed from a forward operating location (at company expense). Employment is for the summer…
ASOG Focus Area | Aviation Safety
Source | ASOG Safety Center
If you’re in an ASO supervisor position within your flight department to promote safety, one tool within your flight bag are aircraft accident videos. Aircraft accident videos provide a visual means to comprehend and learn from. If you want to integrate videos into your personal or…
If you haven't been tracking the ASOG Event board , the ASOG community will be active in California over the next few weeks. HAI Heli-Expo and Aerial Firefighting Series: North America is in California.
Suppose you plan to attend this year's events and want to connect with fellow ASOGers for professional…
As the adage goes…" Nothing lasts forever!" At some point, an ASO will leave the cockpit and find another means to make a living on Terra firma. When this happens, what are some of the options an ASO has when it comes to transferring their skills and knowledge?
ASOG Focus Areas | Career Management…
ASOG Focus Area | Industry Support
Source | Emmanuel PIZZO, INFOGEO
INFOGEO is a light airborne geophysics company (drone and plane). As part of restructuring our activity, we wish to sell our LiDAR sensor - RIEGL model VUX-240.
In addition to the sensor, the sale includes:…
Are you an independent instructor or affiliated with a training organization that specializes in Aerial Work aviation, including areas like Aerial Surveying, Aerial Photography, aircrew training or systems training? If so, we're looking to partner with you to enhance our ASOG community training and education program. By leveraging your expertise, you'll have the opportunity to earn while helping us enrich industry knowledge and skills. Intrigued? Contact Patrick Ryan at pryan@aso-group.org for…
Read more…"Support a Good Cause" – Advertise or Sponsor Dear ASOG members, As you may have noticed, we've introduced a new banner on the ASOG homepage, signaling a call for your assistance. To enhance our support for you and all ASOG Members, we require additional resources. If your company or organization is interested in aiding us in achieving our non-profit association objectives while also showcasing your offerings, we've created advertising and sponsorship opportunities. By availing these…
Read more…Hey Everyone!My name is Joe Werner, I am a new member to ASOG and represent Spur Aviation Services, LC. I have been given the opportunity to begin and drive our newest business endeavor in ISR. I'm writing today in hopes to gain knowledge, advice, connections, and/or direction to grow our program and find work opportunities. Below is a little about our company, who I am, and what I hope to achieve. Spur Aviation Services, LC is a Part 135 aviation company located in Twin Falls, ID. Spur has…
Read more…Source | Georg DeCock | Hey Everyone, RIAT just started this week. The first day was was a bit bit wet...The forcast is the same for tomorrow. However, the gathering of ASOGers and future ASOGers has been excellent. Plus, the gathering of multi-mission aircraft, operators and capabilities is eye opening. If you're an ASOG member and need a place to stay dry...come over to the Twin Otter Guardian 400...you can find shelter under our wings! Don't forget to introduce yourself as an ASOGer. ASOG…
Read more…July 3, 2023 - FlySight, the controlled company of the Flyby Group specializing in the Defence & Security sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Masini (ASOG Member) as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Andrea Masini, an accomplished professional with a background in academic research, joined the Flyby Group 18 years ago when it was a small enterprise consisting of only five employees. Since then, Flyby has transformed into a multinational holding company, with FlySight…
Read more…If you’re planning to attend the Paris Airshow this year and you’re looking to connect with other professionals in our trusted circle, here’s a list of ASOG Members, Special Connections and Corporate Supporters attending…don’t forget to introduce yourself with…”We have Something In Common…We’re ASOG Members!” Diamond Aircraft - Static Display A6 (Mario Spiegel, Stefan Haim) Airborne Technologies - Hall 4 Booth B18 at the Austrian Pavilion or Static Display Chalet A276 DeHavilland (Thomas…
Read more…ASOG is not just a virtual professional association but also an in-person networking organization. Our ASOG Ambassador will be traveling the world this year to various trade shows and conferences to support the mission of ASOG:
Aviation Safety
Aerial Remote-Sensing…
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This year the event is returning to Wiener Neustadt, Austria (Airborne Technologies) and will focus on crew training and technology information. The format of the conference consist of one day dedicated to training and two days to presentations and technical displays. Additionally there are opportunities for officers of all airborne law enforcement and public safety ranks to meet other officers from other countries and cultures informally and to see and understand the future regarding…
***Call for ASOG Discussion Panel Members***
SWIFT Airfield Conference and Trade Show, brings together airport professionals to discuss various aspects of airfield maintenance, operations, and technological advancements.
The steering committee of SWIFT Europe invited the ASOG community to host a discussion panel on how the Aerial…
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UAV & Training Standards Coordinator, Windracer, UK
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Airborne Sensor Operator, Woolpert, USA
NL EASP AIR Trainee and Jr. Mission Sensor Operators
Sensor Operator / IMINT Analyst / SIGINT Analyst, CAE Aviation, Europe
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(Source: Aviation Safety Network & AOPA Air Safety Institute)
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