Drone Show Pilot

Cyberdrone; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

24 paid annual leave days

Training on proprietary drone show

Job summary

Cyberdrone is an international pioneer in drone light shows, with offices across the UAE, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Austria and Brazil. We are seeking an experienced drone show operator to set up, fly and supervise live performances on-site.

You will follow SOPs, perform maintenance, manage permits and coordinate with international crews and clients. The role requires travel, flexibility for evenings and weekends, and a valid passport with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on drone flying experience in FPV and/or swarm operations.
• Methodical, checklist-driven working style.
• Understanding of flight safety and basic drone aviation rules.
• Technical troubleshooting of hardware, batteries, radio links and software.
• Frequent travel, sometimes at short notice.
• Flexibility for evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Valid passport and good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up and fly drone shows, including site preparation, drone layout, rehearsals and live performances
• Follow SOPs, checklists and safety procedures on every show
• Carry out pre-flight and post-flight inspections, maintenance and battery management
• Keep flight logs, maintenance records and show reports up to date
• Support local flight permits and site requirements in each country
• Prepare, pack, ship and unpack equipment
• Work with international crews, clients and event partners on site

Skills

FPV drone flying

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting hardware

Flexible travel

Evening/night/weekend availability

English communication

Education

Background in aviation/electronics/engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Set up and fly drone shows, including site preparation, drone layout, rehearsals and live performances
• Follow SOPs, checklists and safety procedures on every show
• Carry out pre-flight and post-flight inspections, maintenance and battery management
• Keep flight logs, maintenance records and show reports up to date
• Support local flight permits and site requirements in each country
• Prepare, pack, ship and unpack equipment
• Work with international crews, clients and event partners on site

Requirements

• Proven hands-on drone flying experience in FPV and/or swarm operations
• Methodical, checklist-driven working style
• Understanding of flight safety and basic drone aviation rules
• Technical troubleshooting of hardware, batteries, radio links and software
• Frequent travel, sometimes at short notice
• Flexibility for evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays
• Valid passport and good English communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating drone light shows
• Recognized drone pilot certification (GCAA, EASA or FAA Part 107)
• Background in aviation, electronics, engineering or live events
• Additional languages such as Arabic, German, Spanish, Italian or French
• Valid driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical insurance and 24 paid annual leave days
• Training on proprietary drone show technology

About the Company

Cyberdrone is an international pioneer in drone light shows, with offices across the UAE, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Austria and Brazil.