UAV Pilot

Tata Advanced Systems Limited · Karnataka, India

I. UAV Pilot

Required years of Experience: (2-5) years of experience

Job Location: Bangalore

• To conduct flight operations of prototype small UAVs (both fixed wing and VTOL)

• To support military and civilian customer operations and carry out demonstration flights

• To contribute to design, development and operational adaptation of new UAVs to meet customer requirements

• To carry out mission planning for UAV operations, including payload operations

• To launch and recover aircraft, conduct UAV flying (both Fixed wing and VTOL) in team with External Pilot

• To operate various sensor systems as required by the mission

• To understand technical and operational limitations and laydown safety criteria accordingly

• To participate in mission / task briefings and post flight debriefs / data analysis

• To review airspace requirements and operate systems safely and within the applicable flight regulations; or as specified by the customer requirements

• To prepare Test plans, Checklists and SOPs for conduct of UAV operations

• To assist in UAV maintenance, preparation, troubleshooting and lab testing

• To coordinate within the flight operations team for planning and execution of flight tests

• To assist in spares / components / inventory management of Unmanned Aerial System.

• To carry out proper documentation of UAV maintenance, testing and flight operations

• Understanding of UAV operations

• Payloads functionalities, integration

• Interest in radio controlled aerial vehicles, at least two years of experience as UAV operator

• Ability to perform outdoor assignments, in extreme climatic conditions (for short periods)

• Ability to lift and carry 20 kg of load unassisted for short distances

Technical Know/How

• UAV Design and development, subsystems, components

• Mission Planning, Documentation

• Data handling, data analysis

• Adequate computer literacy; should be proficient in MS Office tools

Soft Skills / Behavioural Competencies

• Willing to travel frequently to field locations

• Keen learner, attention to details

• Good communication skills; both written and oral