UAV Flight Operations & Test Pilot

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ADASI in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced UAS Operations Specialist to conduct ground and flight testing, simulator training, and equipment testing to maintain fleet readiness and validate system performance.

You will support internal and external UAS flight operations, deploy on national and international missions, collaborate with pilots, maintenance, engineers, and planners, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ground and flight activities (GT/TT/FT) and simulator training to maintain fleet readiness and validate system performance.
• Perform UAS flight operations per approved procedures, supporting deployments, exercises, and demonstrations.
• Maintain UAS currency by completing flight hours, simulator sessions, recurrent training, and competency assessments per standards.
• Support OPS tasks including static displays, flight demonstrations, customer evaluations, and special assignments.
• Pursue minimum PIC qualifications established by ADASI for career development and broader deployment opportunities.
• Update the Operations Equipment Status System by tracking availability, serviceability, and readiness of equipment.
• Contribute to developing and improving SOPs and operational documentation for standardization and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in development-related ground and flight activities, including evaluations, testing, and capability enhancements.
• Comply with aviation safety requirements, company policies, OEM docs, and civil/military regulations while maintaining professionalism and flight safety.
• Collaborate with pilots, maintenance personnel, engineers, mission planners, ATC, and other stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient execution of all activities.

Job description

ADASI in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced UAS Operations Specialist to conduct ground and flight testing, simulator training, and equipment testing to maintain fleet readiness and validate system performance.

You will support internal and external UAS flight operations, deploy on national and international missions, collaborate with pilots, maintenance, engineers, and planners, and ensure compliance with safety standards.