Location: Field-Based | Extensive Travel Required
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role
We are looking for an exceptionally skilled Fixed Wing VTOL UAV Test Pilot to join our flight testing team.
The ideal candidate will have outstanding manual flying skills and hands-on experience operating Fixed Wing VTOL UAVs and RC aircraft in Manual Mode, including during normal and abnormal flight conditions.
This role involves flight testing, system validation, flight data analysis, flight controller tuning, troubleshooting, and close collaboration with engineering teams to improve aircraft performance, stability, and reliability.

Formal education is not mandatory. Practical flying skills, technical knowledge, and hands-on experience are our highest priorities.

Key Responsibilities
Perform manual flight testing of Fixed Wing VTOL UAVs and RC aircraft.
Execute take-off, transition, cruise, mission, and landing safely in Manual Mode.
Conduct prototype and production flight evaluations.
Safely recover aircraft during system failures, flight anomalies, and unexpected situations.




Analyse flight logs and telemetry to identify flight issues and root causes.
Perform PID tuning and flight controller parameter optimization.
Validate new hardware, avionics, payloads, and software releases through flight testing.
Diagnose flight behaviour and provide detailed technical feedback to engineering teams.
Conduct pre-flight inspections, mission planning, and post-flight debriefing.
Maintain flight reports, logbooks, and testing documentation.
Ensure secure flight operations in accordance with applicable aviation regulations and company SOPs.
Work closely with Design, Avionics, Software, and Production teams during aircraft development and testing.
Mandatory Requirements
Valid Remote Pilot Certificate / DGCA Remote Pilot License.
Exceptional manual flying skills on: Fixed Wing RC Aircraft & Fixed Wing VTOL UAVs
Ability to confidently fly in Manual Mode, without relying solely on autopilot.

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