Location: Bangalore
Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level UAV Pilot to join our flight operations team. The ideal candidate will assist in executing UAV missions, conducting pre-flight and post-flight checks, and ensuring safe and compliant drone operations. This role is suited for individuals who are eager to gain hands-on experience operating UAVs in mission-critical environments, and who demonstrate integrity, situational awareness, and a strong sense of operational responsibility.
Provide engineering feedback to the multi-disciplinary design teams.
Flight testing of engineering prototypes. This includes baseline UAV characterization, tuning, handling quality assessment.
Operate UAVs for various missions, including testing, training, field operations, and data capture.
Conduct pre-flight inspections, checklists, and system readiness assessments.
Perform post-flight procedures, including log updates, hardware checks, and data offloading.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), OEM guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain detailed flight logs, checklists, and documentation.
Identify and report any anomalies, safety risks, or compliance deviations.
Assist in UAV assembly, disassembly, battery management, and equipment upkeep.
Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate with technicians for advanced maintenance.
Willingness to operate UAVs equipped with certified explosive payloads, post training.
Work closely with Flight Operations Technicians, Engineers, and Mission Coordinators.
Communicate mission status, issues, and safety concerns promptly and clearly.
Support training sessions and simulations as required.
Basic knowledge of UAV systems, aviation safety, or remote aircraft operations.
Ability to understand and follow SOPs, checklists, and technical guidelines.
Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.
Good communication and teamwork abilities.
Willingness to travel to field locations for missions.
DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) – Small/Medium category.
Experience flying and ArduPilot/ArduCopter.
Basic understanding of electronics, batteries, and RF communications.
Familiarity with flight logging tools and mission planning software.
Field operations in diverse and challenging outdoor environments, including remote or restricted areas.
Exposure to varying weather conditions as missions that require deployment in non-ideal climates.
Flexible working hours aligned with mission demands, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, or extended duty periods when required.
Adherence to defence safety protocols, security procedures, and controlled operational workflows.
Potential travel to training sites, field testing ranges, or defence operational zones as needed.
Must be willing and available for extended travel in short notice towards mission fulfillment.
