Drone Show Pilot – Job Description (Dubai, UAE)

Cyberdrone Drone Shows

Dubai

On-site

AED 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience
Medical insurance and 24 paid annual/1

Job summary

Cyberdrone is seeking a reliable Drone Show Pilot to join our UAE flight operations team in Dubai. The role involves preparing, setting up, and flying our drone fleets for live shows across the Middle East, Europe, and beyond, ensuring safety and on-time performance.

You’ll work evenings, nights, weekends and travel frequently, often on short notice. The ideal candidate brings hands-on FPV or swarm flight experience, strict adherence to procedures, strong English communication, and a readiness

Qualifications

  • Proven hands-on drone flying experience in FPV and/or swarm operations.
  • Reliable, structured, and methodical, following checklists and procedures.
  • Solid flight safety understanding and basic aviation rules for drone ops.
  • Technical aptitude for troubleshooting hardware, batteries, radios, and software.
  • Willingness to travel frequently and work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Good English communication skills.
  • Passport and ability to travel internationally to EU, LATAM, Africa, and beyond.
  • Comfort with outdoor work and physical setup tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and fly drone shows, including site prep, layout, rehearsals, and live performances.
  • Follow SOPs, checklists, and safety procedures on every show.
  • Carry out pre-flight and post-flight inspections and routine maintenance.
  • Manage batteries, radio links, and basic troubleshooting.
  • 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; assist with warehouse tasks.
  • Collaborate with international crews, clients, and event partners on site.

Skills

Drone flight experience
Structured workflow
Flight safety knowledge
Technical troubleshooting
Willingness to travel
Flexible schedule
Passport & travel ready
Outdoor work adaptability
English communication

Job description

Drone Show Pilot – (Dubai, UAE)

Drone Show Pilot

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Frequent International Travel

Company: Cyberdrone

Industry: Drone Technology | Aviation | Live Entertainment

About Cyberdrone

Cyberdrone is an international pioneer in drone light shows, creating extraordinary visual experiences through proprietary drone technology, in-house engineering, and world-class creative production. With offices across the UAE, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Austria, and Brazil, we've delivered spectacular drone shows across six continents for major events, global brands, festivals, and landmark celebrations.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a reliable and structured Drone Show Pilot to join our UAE-based flight operations team, delivering shows across the Middle East and European Union and occasionally other parts of the world. This is a hands-on role at the heart of every show. You'll prepare, set up, and fly our drone fleets, working alongside experienced crews and following the procedures that keep every performance safe and on time. Drone shows happen when audiences gather, so the job regularly involves evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays, along with frequent travel, sometimes at short notice. We're looking for someone who loves flying, takes pride in doing things properly, and enjoys the energy of live events in new places.

Key Responsibilities
  • Set up and fly drone shows, including site preparation, drone layout, rehearsals, and live performances
  • Follow Cyberdrone's SOPs, checklists, and safety procedures on every show, without shortcuts
  • Carry out pre-flight and post-flight inspections, routine maintenance, battery management, and basic troubleshooting
  • Keep flight logs, maintenance records, and show reports accurate and up to date
  • Support the operations team with local flight permits and site requirements in each country
  • Prepare, pack, ship, and unpack equipment, and help with warehouse and maintenance tasks
  • Work closely with international crews, clients, and event partners on site
  • Share feedback from the field to help improve our procedures and equipment
What We’re Looking For
Essential
  • Proven hands‑on drone flying experience, in FPV and/or multi‑drone (swarm) operations
  • A reliable, structured, and methodical way of working: you follow checklists and procedures every time
  • A solid understanding of flight safety and the basic aviation rules that apply to drone operations
  • Technical aptitude for troubleshooting hardware, batteries, radio links, and software
  • Willingness to travel frequently, often for several days or weeks at a time and sometimes at short notice
  • Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays
  • A valid passport and the ability to travel easily to destinations across the EU, Latin America, Africa, and beyond
  • Comfort working outdoors, handling physical setup tasks, and performing in varied weather conditions
  • Good communication skills in English
Highly Desirable
  • Experience operating drone light shows
  • A recognized drone pilot certification (for example UAE GCAA, EASA, or FAA Part 107)
  • A background in aviation, electronics, engineering, or live event production
  • Additional languages such as Arabic, German, Spanish, Italian, or French
  • A valid driving licence
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
  • Medical insurance and 24 paid annual leave days
  • Comprehensive training on Cyberdrone's proprietary drone show technology
  • The chance to fly at major events and landmark celebrations around the world
  • A relaxed, supportive, and collaborative working environment built on trust, autonomy, and results, where fresh ideas and initiative are encouraged without micromanagement
Why Join Cyberdrone?

An established international company. Shows on six continents. A seat in the crew that makes them happen.

Our culture is built around six core values: We Collab. We Care. We Deliver. We Dare. We Adapt. We Grow.

We give talented people the freedom to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow professionally, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

If you're a dependable pilot who loves flying, traveling, and being part of something spectacular, we'd love to hear from you.

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