Roles and Responsibilities
- Pilot in command of the projects related to surveying/inspection/3Rd party payload and various other drone operations.
- Ensure the safety of all Drone flights and activities as per SOPs.
- Plan Drone flights missions for various activities.
- Conduct R&D for the new technology or for the customized solutions.
- Ensure all Drone operations are conducted as per the defined Quality Standards.
- Act as a focal point of communication between client and the Operations Manager.
- Prepare checklists, inspect all equipment and documents before each flight.
- Keep track of flight logs, individual flying hours, and any additional data.
- Ensure all UAV's equipment are inspected as per the maintenance cycle.
- Make sure that all captured/collected data is saved and managed as per company standards.
- Prepare project final reports and submit them to the Operations Manager.
- Keep track of the latest trends in the Drone industry.
- Fly both fixed wings/multi-rotors of commercial & enterprise series.
- Utilize various payloads for various applications either built-in or 3rd party including LiDAR, UV/IR Cameras, Multi/Hyperspectral sensors, GPR, UT Sensors etc.
- Will be able to communicate GEOSA/GACA Monitors whenever needed.
- Conduct Data Processing/QA/QC whenever required.
Key Skills
- Possesses a good track record of successful delivery of drone related projects.
- GACA-P107 is preferred with valid license.
- Must have knowledge of aviation safety protocols.
- Strong ability and willingness to learn from experience, adapt and embrace new situations.
- Being open to new experiences, people, and information.
- Desire to excel and grow new skills.
- Take responsibility for delivering intended outcomes.
- Must be creative, develop new ideas, approaches, and insights to alternative ways of working, adding value to the business and to its future development.
- Engaging others and treats them with respect.
- Familiarity with Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, Reality Capture, Global mapper, AutoCad,3D Max and other Data Processing tools.
- Must be physically fit for the job.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Train/mentor junior pilots whenever needed.
- Good technical/software knowledge is a plus and repair any hardware if needed.
- Willingness to travel for missions within Saudi Arabia.
- Open minded, collaborative, and passionate mindset.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Must be responsible, take ownership and well committed.
- Structured, detail-oriented, and proactive work style.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
- Proactive and pragmatic mentality, hands-on and problem-solving attitude.
Education and Qualifications
- At least a bachelor's degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Robotics, Engineering, or any other related fields.
- More than 5 years of experience in UAV flying for O&G, Energy, Utilities, Renewable and Surveying sectors.
