UAV Pilot

I. UAV Pilot
Required years of Experience: (2-5) years of experience
Job Location: Bangalore
• To conduct flight operations of prototype small UAVs (both fixed wing and VTOL)
• To support military and civilian customer operations and carry out demonstration flights
• To contribute to design, development and operational adaptation of new UAVs to meet customer requirements
• To carry out mission planning for UAV operations, including payload operations
• To launch and recover aircraft, conduct UAV flying (both Fixed wing and VTOL) in team with External Pilot
• To operate various sensor systems as required by the mission
• To understand technical and operational limitations and laydown safety criteria accordingly
• To participate in mission / task briefings and post flight debriefs / data analysis
• To review airspace requirements and operate systems safely and within the applicable flight regulations; or as specified by the customer requirements
• To prepare Test plans, Checklists and SOPs for conduct of UAV operations
• To assist in UAV maintenance, preparation, troubleshooting and lab testing
• To coordinate within the flight operations team for planning and execution of flight tests
• To assist in spares / components / inventory management of Unmanned Aerial System.
• To carry out proper documentation of UAV maintenance, testing and flight operations
• Understanding of UAV operations
• Payloads functionalities, integration
• Interest in radio controlled aerial vehicles, at least two years of experience as UAV operator
• Ability to perform outdoor assignments, in extreme climatic conditions (for short periods)
• Ability to lift and carry 20 kg of load unassisted for short distances
Technical Know/How
• UAV Design and development, subsystems, components
• Mission Planning, Documentation
• Data handling, data analysis
• Adequate computer literacy; should be proficient in MS Office tools
Soft Skills / Behavioural Competencies
• Willing to travel frequently to field locations
• Keen learner, attention to details
• Good communication skills; both written and oral

Work arrangement
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