UAV Maintenance Technician - Alor Setar

Poladrone Solutions; Alor Setar; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A drone technology company in Alor Setar is seeking a UAV Maintenance Technician. Responsibilities include conducting routine maintenance on UAV drones, troubleshooting issues, and assisting with development of simulation exercises. Applicants should be familiar with electronics and demonstrate detail-oriented work habits. A technical certification or engineering degree is required, and experience flying drones is highly desirable. Travel for projects may be necessary, and knowledge of 3D printing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with electronics troubleshooting process & basic tools.
• Detail-oriented and structured work etiquette.
• Willing to travel regionally for various projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance on UAV drones.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning or defective drones.
• Inspect drones for maintenance issues before flights.
• Assist with the development of drone simulation exercises.
• Build and repair drones and related hardware.
• Communicate with clients to troubleshoot problems.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Detail-oriented work

Communication skills

Ability to travel

Education

Technical certification in electronic/mechanical/aviation fields

Engineering degree

Tools

Basic power tools

3D printing equipment

Laser cutting equipment

Job description

About the job UAV Maintenance Technician - Alor Setar

Do you strive in an ever changing, fast paced environment? Are you naturally skilled at utilising different tools to craft something unique? Do you see drones taking over the skies in the future and want to accelerate this growth? If you answered yes, we would love to talk!

As a drone field technician, you will be involved in our drone assembly, repair and troubleshooting process, both at our office or often on site with our clients.

Familiarity with electronics and basic power tools is a plus. Experience with flying various type of drones is highly desirable.

Job Description

• Conduct routine maintenance on UAV drones
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning or defective drones, and repair issues discovered
• Inspect drones for maintenance issues or possible malfunctions before flights
• Assist with the development of simulation exercises designed to test drones for real-word scenarios
• Build and repair drones and related hardware.
• Communicate with clients to troubleshoot problem both remotely and on site.

Requirements

• Familiarity with electronics troubleshooting process & basic tools.
• Detailed oriented and structured work etiquette.
• Willing to travel regionally for various projects.
• Either technical certification in electronic/mechanical/aviation related field or engineering degree

Good to have

• Experience flying drones commercially.
• Previously assembled and setup DIY drones based on Ardupilot platform.
• Experience with electronics repair work.
• Experience with 3D printing and laser cutting/engraving works.