UAV Pilot

Experience: 5–8 Years

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Department : Research & Development

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners

Candidate Preference: Candidates currently residing in UAE

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced UAV Pilot with strong hands-on expertise in operating, assembling, prototyping, and testing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The ideal candidate should have proven experience flying UAVs with a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) of 20 kg and above preferably fixed-wing and VTOL platforms and actively supporting UAV development and flight-testing activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. UAV Flight Operations & Testing

• Operate UAV platforms with an MTOW of 20 kg or above including fixed-wing and VTOL systems.
• Conduct manual, stabilized, and autonomous flight operations.
• Execute flight-test missions, including maiden flights, performance evaluations, and endurance testing.
• Perform pre-flight inspections, flight readiness checks, and post-flight assessments.
• Handle emergency situations, abnormal flight conditions, and contingency procedures.
• Support flight-tests planning, risk assessments, and operational safety procedures.

2. UAV Prototyping, Assembly & Integration

• Perform hands-on UAV assembly, prototyping, modification, and integration activities.
• Install and integrate propulsion systems, flight controllers, avionics, sensors, communication systems, and payloads.
• Conduct mechanical assembly, wiring, component installation, and system-level functional checks.
• Support troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and modifications of UAV platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams during UAV prototype development and integration.

3. UAV Configuration & Ground Testing

• Perform flight-controller calibration, control-surface checks, actuator testing, and system verification.
• Conduct ground testing of propulsion, communication, navigation, and flight-control systems.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues during integration and flight-testing activities.

4. Flight Documentation & Safety

• Maintain flight logs, test records, maintenance records, and incident reports.
• Provide flight-test feedback to engineering teams for product improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE aviation regulations and company flight safety procedures.
• Support preparation of flight-test checklists, operating procedures, and test reports.

Required Qualification & Experience

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in UAV flight operations, testing, assembly, or integration.
• Mandatory hands-on flight experience operating UAVs with an MTOW of 20 kg or above.
• Strong manual piloting skills and experience operating UAVs in different flight modes.
• Practical experience in UAV prototyping, assembly, system integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of UAV propulsion systems, avionics, flight controllers, and communication systems.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and flight-related issues.
• Good understanding of UAV flight safety procedures and emergency handling.

Preferred Skills

• Experience flying fixed-wing UAVs with internal combustion engines.
• Experience operating VTOL or hybrid UAV platforms.
• Experience in prototype development, maiden flights, and experimental flight testing.
• Knowledge of RC systems, telemetry links, GNSS, and flight-control systems.
• Familiarity with UAV flight-log analysis and basic performance evaluation.
• Previous UAV flight-testing experience in the UAE.