Designation: Pilot – Fixed Wing UAV

Location: Bangalore

Education: Diploma/Degree in Engineering or a related field

Certification: Must have Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) issued by DGCA

Experience: 10+ Years

About the Role: The pilot will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation (flying, tuning, etc.) of fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles for various applications including testing and demonstration in both manual and autonomous modes.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Operate fixed-wing UAVs in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements in manual, autonomous and hybrid modes.
- Tune flight controllers for ground and air operations.
- Coordinate with project/team leads for flight planning, task execution, progress reporting and issue escalation.
- Execute flight missions ensuring safety, compliance, and mission objectives are met.
- Monitor UAV systems and performance during flights to ensure operational integrity.
- Troubleshoot and address any in-flight issues or anomalies promptly and effectively.
- Develop detailed flight plans and conduct pre-flight checks.
- Assess weather conditions and other environmental factors to determine flight feasibility.
- Coordinate with team members to understand mission objectives and requirements.
- Conduct post-flight inspections and maintenance checks.
- Download and analyze flight data, providing detailed reports on mission outcomes.
- Prepare and maintain SOPs, flight logs, maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.




- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of UAV systems and ground control stations.
- Adhere to all aviation regulations and company safety protocols.
- Stay updated on UAV regulatory changes and industry best practices.
- Be flexible with extended hours, travel, and schedule shifts to support testing needs.
- Manage inventory of UAV components, spare parts, and related supplies.
- Perform other duties as required.

Requirement:

- Familiarity with various UAV platforms, navigation systems, and ground control software.
- Strong knowledge of UAV integration.
- Must be an Indian citizen and, if selected, may be subject to a government security investigation.
- Strong understanding of aerodynamics, flight principles, and UAV technology.
- Excellent situational awareness and decision-making skills.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
- Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving.
- Accountability, Teamwork and cooperation, Cultural awareness, conflict management, well-organized and strong sense of responsibility.
- Ability to work accurately, with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a quick-paced environment.
- Ability to travel to various job sites as required.
- Comfortable working in diverse outdoor environments and weather conditions.
- Capable of lifting and transporting UAV equipment.

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