Drone Pilot

COALESSA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

COALESSA PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a CAAS-licensed drone pilot to perform façade inspections and confined-space surveys using high-performance drones. You will capture 4K visual, thermal, and LiDAR data to support engineering reports, operating under CAAS and WSH compliance.

You will plan missions, execute flight paths, manage batteries and gear, and ensure safety in high-rise and confined environments. Willingness to travel regionally is required for project sites across Singapore.

Qualifications

• CAAS Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Licence (UAPL) with Rotorcraft / Multi-rotor.
• Hands-on experience operating commercial inspection drones (DJI Mavic / Flyability Elios 3 or similar).
• Precise flying in tight, GPS-denied or confined environments; clean flying record.
• Willing to travel to sites across Singapore and the region.

Responsibilities

• Operate inspection drones for building façade inspections — 4K + thermal capture following BCA TR78.
• Pilot collision-tolerant drones (e.g. Flyability Elios3) for confined-space inspections inside tanks, vessels, boilers and silos.
• Plan and execute missions: site recce, flight-path planning, pre/post-flight checks, battery and equipment management.
• Apply for and operate within CAAS permits, airspace rules and no-fly zones.
• Capture complete imagery/LiDAR; offload and hand over data for processing.
• Comply with WSH and confined-space safety requirements; report incidents promptly.
• Maintain and care for drone equipment.

Skills

Drone operation

UAPL license

Diverse drone experience

GPS-denied flight

Safety conscious

Tools

Pix4D

Agisoft

Flyability Inspector

Job description

The role

We're hiring a CAAS-licensed Drone Pilot to fly our façade and confined-space inspection missions — capturing high-quality visual, thermal and LiDAR data that our engineers turn into inspection reports. You'll fly high-rise façades and pilot collision-tolerant drones inside tanks and vessels, all within full CAAS and WSH compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Operate inspection drones for building façade inspections — 100% visual capture (4K + thermal) following BCA TR78 methodology.
• Pilot collision-tolerant drones (e.g. Flyability Elios3) for confined-space inspections inside tanks, vessels, boilers and silos — no man-entry.
• Plan and execute missions: site recce, flight-path planning, pre/post-flight checks, battery and equipment management.
• Apply for and operate within CAAS Activity Permits, airspace rules and no-fly zones.
• Capture complete, high-quality imagery/LiDAR; offload and hand over data for processing.
• Comply with WSH, confined-space entry and work-at-height requirements; report incidents promptly.
• Maintain and care for drone equipment.

Requirements

Essential

• Valid CAAS Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Licence (UAPL) — Rotorcraft / multi-rotor.
• Hands‑on experience operating commercial inspection drones (DJI Mavic/Flyability Elios 3 or similar).
• Precise flying in tight, GPS‑denied or confined environments; strong situational awareness and a clean flying record.
• Physically fit and comfortable working at height and in enclosed/confined spaces.
• Willing to travel to sites across Singapore (and occasionally the region).

Advantageous

• Flyability Elios 3 / confined-space drone experience.
• DJI Mavic Pro / facade inspection with drone experience
• Thermal imaging, LiDAR or photogrammetry experience.
• Familiarity with BCA PFI / TR78 façade inspection.
• WSH Confined Space, Work‑at‑Height, bizSAFE certifications.
• Data-processing skills (Pix4D, Agisoft, Flyability Inspector).

What we offer

• Fly the latest inspection drone/ROV/LiDAR technology on real industrial and building projects.
• A hands‑on role in a fast‑growing niche, with training and progression.
• Competitive remuneration based on licences and experience.