Fixed Wing Pilot

Ahmedabad, India

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled UAV Engineer who is capable of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting drones used for industrial, survey, or R&D applications. The candidate should have hands-on experience in flying drones, understanding UAV components, and performing basic technical checks. A strong electronics background is essential to support hardware integration, sensor testing, and flight system upgrades.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and fly fixed-wing drones safely for field operations.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections, ensuring airworthiness and system readiness.
• Troubleshoot issues related to flight controllers, ESCs, motors, GPS modules, batteries, and other UAV components.
• Assist in the integration and testing of payloads, sensors, communication modules, etc.
• Maintain detailed flight logs, maintenance records, and mission reports.
• Conduct calibration of IMU, compass, GPS, and other onboard systems.
• Support engineering teams in R&D activities, prototype testing, and performance evaluations.
• Follow DGCA or internal guidelines for safety and operational protocols.
• Provide technical support to customers or internal teams during demonstrations.
• Ensure proper battery management, charging cycles, and power system health monitoring.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics / Electrical / ECE Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in flying drones (manual and autonomous modes).
• Good understanding of UAV technologies—flight controllers, telemetry, sensors, and radio communication.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting electronic circuits, wiring, and UAV components.
• Familiarity with Mission Planner, QGroundControl, or similar UAV software.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to technical details.
• Willingness to travel for field operations, demonstrations, or client visits.

Preferred (Good to Have):

• Drone pilot certification (DGCA or equivalent).
• Experience in UAV assembly, repair, and customization.
• Knowledge of scripting or programming skills (Python/C/C++).
• Understanding of LiPo battery safety and power management.
• Experience with GIS, surveying, or mapping tools.