Drone Pilot cum Drone Instructor

Salary: $3,500–$6,000

Responsibilities

• Drone Pilot Responsibilities:
• - Conduct UAV flight missions for various project requirements, ensuring safety and operational effectiveness.
• - Plan flight routes, prepare equipment, and carry out on-site drone operations.
• - Perform post-processing tasks such as video editing, orthophoto stitching, mapping, and report preparation.
• - Maintain, inspect, and troubleshoot UAV systems and equipment.
• - Assist in internal test flights, demonstrations, and data collection activities.
• - Ensure all operations comply with aviation regulations and company standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Drone Instructor Responsibilities:
• - Prepare and deliver drone training programmes for students of different skill levels.
• - Provide instruction on drone components, flight controls, safety procedures, and airspace regulations.
• - Conduct hands-on training in drone handling, flight manoeuvres, and mission execution.
• - Monitor student progress and provide guidance to build confidence and competency.
• - Take control of UAVs during emergency or unsafe situations during training.
• - Maintain training records and assessment reports.
• - Report training-related incidents to the Head of Department.

Requirements

• - Minimum Diploma in any discipline or equivalent qualification.
• - At least 1–3 years of relevant experience in drone operations, UAV projects, or technical field operations.
• - Strong technical aptitude with hands-on operational capability.
• - Good understanding of drone flight operations, safety procedures, and aviation regulations.
• - Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Responsible, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.
• - Able to work in outdoor and field-based environments.
• - Willing to travel overseas for project deployments and training assignments.
• - Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.