Pilot – Fixed Wing UAV

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 fast-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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