Drone Pilot / UAV Flight Ops

Unmannd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on flying

Direct impact

Learning & growth

Startup culture

Equity options

Job summary

Unmannd is seeking a Drone Pilot to lead field operations, assist flight tests, and demonstrate UAV capabilities in real-world conditions.

You will work closely with avionics, mechanics, and software teams, with opportunities to grow into operations leadership over time.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with UAV field operations and flight tests.
• Comfort with UAV assembly, troubleshooting, and field wiring.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup, execution, and monitoring of internal flight tests and field demos.
• Support planning and conducting user demos tailored to client needs.
• Work hands-on with UAV subsystems for mission readiness.
• Collect flight data, support root-cause analysis, and report findings to engineering.
• Help create SOPs, manuals, and maintenance checklists.

Skills

Drone operations

Field diagnostics

Documentation

Education

DGCA Pilot License

Tools

Mission Planner

QGroundControl

ArduPilot

PX4

Job description

As a Drone Pilot, you’ll be on the frontlines of all field operations. From assisting in flight tests and demos to ensuring smooth integration of systems in the field, you’ll play a hands-on role in proving our UAVs in real-world conditions. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on the field, and is excited to grow into operations leadership over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Pilot: Assist in the setup, execution, and monitoring of internal flight tests, trials, and field demos.
• User Demos: Support the Operations Manager in planning and conducting demonstrations, tailoring execution to specific client needs.
• System Integration: Work hands-on with UAV subsystems—assembly, wiring, troubleshooting, and tuning, for mission readiness.
• Testing & Feedback: Collect and document flight test data, support root-cause analysis, and channel insights to engineering teams.
• Operational Documentation: Help create and refine SOPs, manuals, and maintenance checklists.
• Tracking & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of operations, flight logs, and system performance.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with avionics, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.

Qualifications

• Passion for UAVs and willingness to get hands-on with hardware and flight operations.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in UAV/drone operations as a pilot.
• DGCA Pilot License is a strong plus.
• Comfortable with UAV assembly, soldering, wiring, and field troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with UAV ground control software (Mission Planner, QGroundControl) and flight stacks (ArduPilot, PX4) is a plus.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in the field, solve problems under pressure, and work in a team-first environment.

What We Offer

• Hands-on flying and integration of cutting-edge UAV platforms.
• Direct impact: real missions and user demos.
• Learning & growth under experienced mentors with a clear path to operations leadership roles.
• Collaborative startup culture with ownership and autonomy from day one.
• Competitive salary + equity options in a fast-growing defense-tech startup.