UAV Pilot

Tata Advanced Systems Limited

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 500,000 - 700,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Tata Advanced Systems Limited seeks an experienced UAV Operator to conduct flight operations for prototype small UAVs (Fixed Wing and VTOL) and support both military and civilian demonstrations in Bengaluru. You will plan missions, operate sensors, and ensure compliance with airspace regulations while coordinating with field teams.

The role requires 2–5 years of UAV experience, ability to lift 20 kg, and willingness to travel to field locations.

Qualifications

2–5 years of experience in UAV operations.
Experience as UAV operator.
Ability to lift and carry 20 kg load.
Willing to travel frequently to field locations.
Ability to perform outdoor assignments in extreme climatic conditions.

Responsibilities

To conduct flight operations of prototype small UAVs (both fixed wing and VTOL).
To support military and civilian customer operations and carry out demonstration flights.
To contribute to design, development and operational adaptation of new UAVs to meet customer requirements.
To carry out mission planning for UAV operations, including payload operations.
To launch and recover aircraft in team with External Pilot.
To operate various sensor systems as required by the mission.
To review airspace requirements and operate systems safely and within flight regulations.
To prepare Test plans, Checklists and SOPs for UAV operations.
To assist in UAV maintenance, preparation, troubleshooting and lab testing.
To coordinate within the flight operations team for planning and execution of flight tests.
To assist in spares / components / inventory management of Unmanned Aerial System.
To carry out proper documentation of UAV maintenance, testing and flight operations.

Skills

UAV operations

Flight operations

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Required years of Experience: (2-5) years of experience

To conduct flight operations of prototype small UAVs (both fixed wing and VTOL)
To support military and civilian customer operations and carry out demonstration flights
To contribute to design, development and operational adaptation of new UAVs to meet customer requirements
To carry out mission planning for UAV operations, including payload operations
To launch and recover aircraft, conduct UAV flying (both Fixed wing and VTOL) in team with External Pilot
To operate various sensor systems as required by the mission
To understand technical and operational limitations and laydown safety criteria accordingly
To participate in mission / task briefings and post flight debriefs / data analysis
To review airspace requirements and operate systems safely and within the applicable flight regulations; or as specified by the customer requirements
To prepare Test plans, Checklists and SOPs for conduct of UAV operations
To assist in UAV maintenance, preparation, troubleshooting and lab testing
To coordinate within the flight operations team for planning and execution of flight tests
To assist in spares / components / inventory management of Unmanned Aerial System.
To carry out proper documentation of UAV maintenance, testing and flight operations
Understanding of UAV operations
Interest in radio controlled aerial vehicles, at least two years of experience as UAV operator
Ability to perform outdoor assignments, in extreme climatic conditions (for short periods)
Ability to lift and carry 20 kg of load unassisted for short distances