UAV Pilot

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for you and dependes

Education allowances for children

Job summary

EDGE, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, is seeking a UAS Pilot to join its defence-focused technology group in Abu Dhabi. The role involves operating as a designated UAS flight crew member under the PIC and ensuring fleet readiness for national and international deployments.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant UAS flight crew license, have at least 24 months of junior pilot experience in UAS, and possess English proficiency at a high level.

Qualifications

• UAS category, class and type rating as per Pilot Currency Flight Syllabus.
• Civilian/military flight crew license incl. Radio Communication license; Higher technical education completed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fleet serviceability and conduct UAS testing (GT/TT/FT/SIM).
• Perform internal/external flight operations and participate in deployments.
• Maintain operational currency for ADASI OPS department.
• Support national/international demonstrations and related OPS tasks.
• Meet ADASI PIC requirements for career progression.
• Provide status of OPS equipment and input on SOPs for risk mitigation and standardization.
• Contribute to UAS type enhancement through development activities.

Skills

UAS knowledge

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Higher Technical College or UAE AF Air College

Job description

About Edge

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About The Role

The UAS Pilot carries out the duties and holds the responsibilities as (designated) UAS flight crew member under the command of the PIC.

Responsibilities

• Non- Operational Ground/Flight Activities. To maintain fleet serviceability and enhance UAS capability, GT,TT,FT,SIM and Equipment testing are to be carried out.
• Operational Flight Activities. To successfully comply with ADASI commitments, carrying out Internal and External Flight Operations, participating in national and international deployments.
• Maintenance of UAS Operational Currency. To maintain ADASI OPS Department operational status
• Performance of Miscellaneous OPS Tasks. To support ADASI commitments such as National/International Static and Flight Demonstrations.
• To reach min. ADASI specified PIC requirements. For career progression and broader employability.
• Generation/Maintenance of OPS Equipment Status System [Operational Equipment]. To provide management with visibility of equipment status.
• Generate and provide input in regards to local and standard operating procedures. For purposes of risk mitigation, standardization and correct practice consistent within aviation, national/international regulations and aviation standard procedures.
• Carry out Development related ground and flight activities. UAS Type enhancement.

Basic Qualifications

• Appropriate UAS category, class and type rating in accordance to the Pilot Currency Flight Syllabus.
• Preferably holds civilian/military manned/unmanned aviation Flight crew license [fixed/rotary wing] incl. Radio Communication license; Successful completion of Higher Technical College or UAE AF Air College.
• Successful completion of UAS Type Training and no less than 24 months System time as Junior Pilot on UAS category, class and type. Min of Class 4 English Proficiency Level.

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

• family visas
• annual flight tickets
• medical insurance for you and your dependents
• education allowances for your children

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.