UAV Pilot

H3 ZOOM PTE. LTD.; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A drone operations company in Malaysia seeks a skilled drone operator to manage inspections and capture aerial imagery. The ideal candidate holds a valid Unmanned Aircraft Pilots license and has experience in planning aerial operations. Responsibilities include flying drones, conducting pre-flight checks, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Growing your career in a dynamic industry environment is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Current Unmanned Aircraft Pilots license (UAPL) holders preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in planning aerial drone operations.
• Good command of English and familiar with CAAS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate drones for inspecting structures and capture aerial imagery.
• Conduct pre-flight planning and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage onsite flight ops with customers and maintain UAV equipment.

Skills

Drone operation

Compliance with aviation regulations

Technical proficiency

Communication skills

Independent operation

Education

Diploma in any technical discipline

Job description

Job Description / Duties:

• Operate drones for inspecting buildings, rooftops, facades, and other structural elements.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight planning including weather checks, site assessments, and equipment readiness.
• Ensure full compliance with local aviation regulations, no-fly zone restrictions, and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Capture and document aerial imagery and videos with precision for analysis and reporting.
• Managing onsite flight operations with end customers, delivery team, and drone operations vendor.
• Scheduling flight demos, and keeping track of drone operations jobs on a weekly and monthly basis
• Conduct post-flight data transfers, organize footage and images
• Perform routine maintenance checks on UAV equipment and ensure all devices are up to date
• Adhere to strict safety and privacy standards while operating in public or private spaces.
• Assist in setting up geofencing, cordon-off areas, or temporary barriers for public safety
• Enforcing good drone flight practices for demos and customer delivery projects
• Performing an initial quality check of data capture before handoff to delivery

Work experience/skills required:

• Current Unmanned Aircraft Pilots license (UAPL) holders, UAPL up to 25kg preferred
• Diploma in any technical discipline is preferred (those without but with industrycertifications may be considered)
• Commercial flying experience preferred
• Experience in building inspections is a plus point
• 1 to 2 years of experience in planning, directing and manning aerial drone photography and videography operations
• Familiar with CAAS regulatory and compliance regime in building/construction an advantage
• Those without experience but has performed at least 3 different types of drone operations may be considered
• Able to operate in cloud or hybrid environments
• Experience in technology and service industry an advantage
• Good command of English
• Able to operate independently and being resourceful
• Possess good work ethics and enjoy working with people
• With or without experience, theory and live tests of drone operations would be conducted to determine suitability.