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Drone Pilot

Ad Hoc Client
Full-time
On-site
South Africa

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Full Drone aerial surveillance around buildings to ensuring full guarding - BVLOS day and night shifts
  • Conduct adhoc tactical response on unusual events 
  • Report clear data and imaging to control room on hourly surveilance or as per client requirements
  • Analyse data collected during flights to determine any possible future threats or escalations
  • Conduct pre-flying inspections on Drone units to ensure safety as well ass SACCA standards are adhered to, i.e batteries, propellers,landing gear gimbal etc to ensure safety and effective flying
  • Take responsibility for full attendance of shifts as per client requirement
  • Maintain accurate log-book of flying times and shifts
  • Mentor and train interns on flying, technical maintenencae and safety

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • At least 3 years as a Pilot of various Drone models responsible for multiple sites
  • Any aviation license a plus
  • Basic map awareness, manual and GPS-Assited flight control skills
  • Data handling and analysis
  • Experience in leading a team
  • Effective report writing
  • Must posess Matric and Remote BVLOS & Drone Pilot Licence (multi router licence)
  • Prioritise safe flying and awareness of public parameteres
  • Be a team player
  • Adaptable to new situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Experience in flying multi types of commercial drones.

Package & Remuneration

Negotiable, based on experience