JOB DESCRIPTION :

The UAV Pilot will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective flying testing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for operational, inspection, surveying, mapping, surveillance, testing, and data-collection activities. The role includes mission planning, UAV flight operations, pre- and post-flight inspections, payload and equipment handling, flight-data management, basic troubleshooting, and coordination with technical/R&D teams. The UAV Pilot will ensure all flights are conducted safely and in accordance with applicable regulatory, company, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

UAV Flight Operations
Operate UAVs safely and efficiently for assigned missions and applications as per SOP & WI.
Maintain situational awareness of the UAV, surrounding environment, people, property, and hazards.
Abort or modify missions whenever safety or operational conditions require.
Mission Planning & Execution
Evaluate weather, terrain, obstacles, airspace, communication coverage, and environmental conditions.
Select the appropriate UAV, battery, payload, sensors, and accessories for each mission.
Coordinate with mission teams and internal stakeholders before and during flight operations.
Pre-Flight & Post-Flight Activities
Perform detailed pre-flight inspection of UAV, motors, propellers, batteries, landing gear, payloads, communication systems, and other equipment.
Conduct post-flight inspection of the UAV and associated equipment.
Record flight data as per WI and SOP
Flight Data & Documentation
Maintain accurate records of all UAV flight operations.
Maintain records of UAV usage, maintenance, incidents, and battery utilization.
Ensure operational documentation is complete and traceable.
UAV Troubleshooting & Maintenance Coordination
Perform basic troubleshooting of UAV hardware, software, communication systems, sensors, batteries, and payloads.
Identify and report technical abnormalities before, during, or after flight operations.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Conduct all UAV operations in accordance with applicable aviation/UAV regulations and company procedures.
Immediately report accidents, near misses, equipment failures, loss of communication, flyaways, or other incidents.
Participate in UAV accident/incident investigations and provide flight-related information and records.
Stay updated on applicable UAV/aviation regulations and operating requirements.
Testing, Demonstration & R&D Support
Support R&D and Engineering teams in UAV flight testing and development activities.
Provide technical feedback on UAV flight characteristics, performance, reliability, and usability.

Qualifications & Experience

ITI/Diploma degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical or a related field.
Valid and applicable UAV/Drone Pilot certification.
Good understanding of UAV systems including flight controllers, motors/ESCs, batteries, GPS/GNSS, telemetry, communication systems, sensors, payloads, cameras, and UAV control software.
Experience with autonomous and manual flight operations.
Basic understanding of flight logs, telemetry data, GPS data, and UAV performance parameters.
Good communication & Willingness to travel to field locations and work in outdoor environments.

Preferred Experience

1-3 Industrial UAV operations; surveying and mapping; inspection; surveillance; infrastructure inspection; agriculture applications.

Technical Skills

UAV flight planning and mission execution.
Manual and autonomous flight operations.
Risk assessment and safety procedures.
Basic UAV electronics and mechanical systems.

Behavioural Competencies

Strong safety mindset and high level of responsibility and discipline.
Good decision-making under pressure and problem-solving ability.
Ability to work independently in field conditions.
Willingness to learn new UAV technologies, Teamwork & good communication skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Safe and incident-free flight operations.
Compliance with approved flight procedures and regulatory requirements.
Successful completion of assigned UAV missions.
Flight-data and documentation accuracy.
UAV equipment handling and operational readiness.
Effective identification and reporting of technical abnormalities.
Contribution to continuous improvement of UAV operations.

Reporting & Interfaces

Reports To: UAV Operations Manager / manufacturing Manager

Interfaces with: R&D, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Operations, Project Teams, and Customers/Field Teams.

Job Requirements

Willingness to travel extensively for field operations.
Ability to work outdoors and under varying environmental conditions.
Flexibility to working hours when mission requirements demand.
Strict adherence to safety procedures and operational discipline.
Ability to handle UAV equipment responsibly and maintain confidentiality of captured data.

UAV PILOT

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