Senior UAV Compliance Lead - CASA & Field Ops

Sgs & Co; Hobart; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Learning & development

Career advancement opportunities

SGS Rewards program

Job summary

SGS Australia, part of Fulcrum Robotics, is seeking an experienced RPAS Compliance Leader to support our Chief Pilot in maintaining CASA compliance while delivering drone projects and asset inspections across Australia.

You will lead compliance initiatives, manage pilot records, mentor operators, and build relationships with regulators and clients, helping shape safe, efficient UAV operations in a variety of environments.

Qualifications

• CASA Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) – essential.
• Tertiary qualification in Aviation, Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience as a senior UAV operator, with broader aviation experience highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of CASA regulations, CASR Part 101, and operations under a ReOC
• Experience mentoring or supervising pilots or field-based technical teams
• Type ratings across multi-rotor and fixed-wing platforms, with BVLOS, controlled airspace, or night operations experience highly regarded
• Full unrestricted Australian driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Pilot in maintaining CASA compliance and governance across all RPAS operations under our ReOC.
• Lead compliance and capability projects, including new platform inductions, approvals, and operational improvements.
• Manage pilot records, currency requirements, and competency activities across the national pilot workforce.
• Deliver UAV field operations, asset inspections, and condition assessments across a variety of projects and locations.
• Ensure operational assets are maintained in a safe and airworthy condition and that all required documentation and reporting is completed accurately.
• Mentor and coach UAV Operators, promoting best practice and a strong safety culture.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders, providing technical and compliance expertise where required.
• Lead risk identification, incident response, and quality activities to ensure all operations meet regulatory and business standards.

Skills

RePL licence

Senior UAV operator

CASA Regulations

Mentoring pilots

Driver's licence

Education

Aviation/Engineering/Robotics degree

Job description

SGS Australia, part of Fulcrum Robotics, is seeking an experienced RPAS Compliance Leader to support our Chief Pilot in maintaining CASA compliance while delivering drone projects and asset inspections across Australia.

You will lead compliance initiatives, manage pilot records, mentor operators, and build relationships with regulators and clients, helping shape safe, efficient UAV operations in a variety of environments.