About the Role
As a
Flight Operations Specialist
, you’ll be on the front-lines of all field operations. From assisting in flight tests and demos to ensuring smooth integration of systems in the field, you’ll play a hands-on role in proving our UAVs in real-world conditions. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on the field, and is excited about growing into operations leadership over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Pilot: Assist in the setup, execution, and monitoring of internal flight tests, trials, and field demos.
- User Demos: Support the Operations Manager in planning and conducting demonstrations, tailoring execution to specific client needs.
- System Integration: Work hands-on with UAV subsystems—assembly, wiring, troubleshooting, and tuning—for mission readiness.
- Testing & Feedback: Collect and document flight test data, support root-cause analysis, and channel insights to engineering teams.
- Operational Documentation: Help create and refine SOPs, manuals, and maintenance checklists.
- Tracking & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of operations, flight logs, and system performance.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with avionics, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Passion for UAVs and willingness to get hands-on with hardware and flight operations.
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience in UAV/drone operations as a pilot.
DGCA Pilot License
is a strong plus.
- Comfortable with UAV assembly, soldering, wiring, and field troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with UAV ground control software (Mission Planner, QGroundControl) and flight stacks (ArduPilot, PX4) is a plus.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly in the field, solve problems under pressure, and work in a team-first environment.
Benefits
What We Offer
Hands-on flying and integration
of cutting-edge UAV platforms.
- Direct impact: real missions and user demos.
Learning & growth
under experienced mentors with a clear path to operations leadership roles.
Collaborative startup culture
with ownership and autonomy from day.
Competitive salary
in a fast-growing defense-tech startup.
