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 adaptable 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.