Remote Drone Pilot

About the role

This is a varied operational role involving both ROC-based and field-based drone activities. Depending on operational requirements, you will perform a range of remotely piloted aircraft system operations, including Remote Operations Centre-based missions, field-based drone flights, autonomous and Dock-based operations, and specialist drone activities.

Key responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring drone missions from the CYBERNEST Remote Operations Centre
• Supporting scheduled, autonomous and Dock-based drone operations
• Conducting field-based drone flights at client and project locations
• Performing pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight duties
• Monitoring aircraft status, weather, airspace and operational limitations
• Conducting aerial inspections, photography, video capture, mapping and data-collection activities
• Completing site assessments, flight planning and pre-operational checks
• Responding appropriately to alerts, abnormal conditions and operational emergencies
• Completing flight logs, checklists, occurrence reports and operational records
• Preparing, testing and deploying aircraft and supporting equipment

About you

• A current Australian Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)
• A current Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
• Practical multirotor flying experience
• Sound knowledge of CASA remotely piloted aircraft regulations
• A strong safety mindset and disciplined approach to following procedures
• Good computer and general technology skills
• Strong situational awareness and decision-making ability
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to accurately complete operational records, checklists and reports
• A current Australian driver licence

About us

CYBERNEST PTY LTD is an Australian technology and security company delivering advanced remotely piloted aircraft system services, cybersecurity solutions and security consultancy services. CYBERNEST operates a dedicated Remote Operations Centre and conducts a range of commercial drone activities, including remotely operated and supervised drone missions, autonomous DJI Dock-based operations, aerial inspections and asset monitoring, security and situational-awareness operations, photography, videography and data collection, photogrammetry, mapping and 3D modelling, LiDAR and specialist survey-support activities, and broad area BVLOS operations.

Benefits

• Training in Remote Operations Centre systems and procedures
• Exposure to advanced autonomous and Dock-based drone technology
• Experience supporting Broad Area BVLOS operations
• A variety of ROC-based and field-based assignments
• Ongoing operational training and professional development
• Opportunities to work across inspections, mapping, monitoring and specialist drone projects
• Potential for increased responsibilities and hours as CYBERNEST's operations expand
• A professional, technology-focused and safety-driven working environment