UAV Pilot II (P03444)

NewSpace Research and Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies is seeking an entry-level UAV Pilot to join our flight operations team. The role involves assisting in UAV missions, performing pre-flight and post-flight checks, and ensuring safe, compliant drone operations in mission-critical environments.

You will gain hands-on experience operating UAVs, support engineering feedback, and work with technicians and mission coordinators across field operations while adhering to SOPs, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of UAV systems, aviation safety, or remote aircraft operations.
• Ability to understand and follow SOPs, checklists, and technical guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to travel to field locations for missions.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering feedback to the multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Flight testing of engineering prototypes, UAV characterization, tuning and handling quality assessment.
• Operate UAVs for missions including testing, training, field operations, and data capture.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections, checklists, and system readiness assessments.
• Post-flight procedures, including log updates, hardware checks, and data offloading.
• Coordinate with Flight Operations Technicians, Engineers, and Mission Coordinators.
• Follow SOPs, OEM guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to defence safety protocols and secure operational workflows.

Skills

UAV systems knowledge

Aviation safety

Remote aircraft operations

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) - Small/Medium

Tools

ArduPilot/ArduCopter

Flight logging tools

Mission planning software

Job description

Job Type:Full-time

2. Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level UAV Pilot to join our flight operations team. The ideal candidate will assist in executing UAV missions, conducting pre-flight and post-flight checks, and ensuring safe and compliant drone operations. This role is suited for individuals who are eager to gain hands-on experience operating UAVs in mission-critical environments, and who demonstrate integrity, situational awareness, and a strong sense of operational responsibility.

3.0 Key Responsibilities

Provide engineering feedback to the multi-disciplinary design teams.

Flight testing of engineering prototypes. This includes baseline UAV characterization, tuning, handling quality assessment.

3.2 Flight Operations

Operate UAVs for various missions, including testing, training, field operations, and data capture.

Conduct pre-flight inspections, checklists, and system readiness assessments.

Perform post-flight procedures, including log updates, hardware checks, and data offloading.

3.3 Safety & Compliance

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), OEM guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Maintain detailed flight logs, checklists, and documentation.

Identify and report any anomalies, safety risks, or compliance deviations.

Assist in UAV assembly, disassembly, battery management, and equipment upkeep.

Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate with technicians for advanced maintenance.

Willingness to operate UAVs equipped with certified explosive payloads, post training.

3.5 Coordination & Communication

Work closely with Flight Operations Technicians, Engineers, and Mission Coordinators.

Communicate mission status, issues, and safety concerns promptly and clearly.

Support training sessions and simulations as required.

3.6 Required Qualifications

Basic knowledge of UAV systems, aviation safety, or remote aircraft operations.

Ability to understand and follow SOPs, checklists, and technical guidelines.

Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.

Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Willingness to travel to field locations for missions.

3.7 Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have)

DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) – Small/Medium category.

Experience flying and ArduPilot/ArduCopter.

Basic understanding of electronics, batteries, and RF communications.

Familiarity with flight logging tools and mission planning software.

3.8 Working Conditions

Field operations in diverse and challenging outdoor environments, including remote or restricted areas.

Exposure to varying weather conditions as missions that require deployment in non-ideal climates.

Flexible working hours aligned with mission demands, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, or extended duty periods when required.

Adherence to defence safety protocols, security procedures, and controlled operational workflows.

Potential travel to training sites, field testing ranges, or defence operational zones as needed.

Must be willing and available for extended travel in short notice towards mission fulfillment.

Required Skills