Senior Pilot, UAV

St Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ST Engineering is seeking a UAV Pilot to join our engineering support team in Singapore. You will operate in-house drones, plan missions, ensure airworthiness, and manage flight logistics while maintaining CAAS permits.

The role involves leading a small team and providing front-line technical support to customers. Applicants should hold a UAPL license, have an engineering background, and preferably experience in aviation maintenance or the drone industry, with strong troubleshooting and

Qualifications

• Possess a valid UAPL license.
• Graduate of Bachelor's degree / Diploma or related engineering course.
• Experience in aviation maintenance or drone industry preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Able to guide, lead and supervise a team.
• Capable of working under adhoc and high-pressure environments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Class 3/3A driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate company in-house drone to achieve flight objectives safely.
• Generate flight test documents for airworthiness.
• Plan and execute flight missions per CAAS regulations.
• Maintain Operator and Activity Permit with CAAS.
• Organize flight logistics and equipment; plan schedules.
• Liaise with third-party maintenance teams for logistics.
• Lead and supervise a small team on site.
• Provide first-line technical support to customers’ drone systems.

Skills

UAPL license

Engineering degree

Drone industry experience

Troubleshooting skills

Leadership ability

Work under pressure

Strong communication

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in engineering

Job description

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We are looking for an UAV Pilot to join our team of dedicated professionals to provide safe, reliable drone systems and quality services to distinguished customers in Singapore and the region. As part of our engineering support team, you will work closely with our company engineer and customers to address drone operational needs and solution. You will also be responsible to maintain the airworthiness of our drone systems and concurrently resolve technical issues that occur during the operation of our drone systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• To operate company in house-built drone to achieve flight objective / mission safely
• To generate flight test documents to test the airworthiness of the drone
• To plan and execute flight missions, including appropriate flight path and operating height according to CAAS rules and regulations
• To maintain and house keep the Operator and Activity Permit with CAAS
• To able to plan and organize flight logistic (Deployment vans, Flight equipment's, Flight schedule)
• To liaise with third party organization for maintenance of flight logistic
• To able to lead and supervise a small team
• Work closely with our customers and provide first line technical support to resolve issues with customers' drone systems. Field work as per required.
• Maintenance and Repair of Drone Systems: You will be responsible to perform maintenance routines on Drone Systems. On-site field work is required. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair Drone Systems. You will also generate maintenance reports and track rectification of issues.
• Creation and Upkeep of Manuals: You will be responsible to generate and update Flight Manuals or User Manuals.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience

• Possess a valid Unmanned Aircraft Pilots License (UAPL)
• Graduate of Bachelor's degree / Diploma or any related courses to engineering
• Equipped with experience in aviation maintenance or drone industry is preferred
• Good troubleshooting and diagnosis skills
• Able to guide, lead and supervise a team
• Able to work under adhoc and pressure environment
• Good written and verbal skills
• Class 3/3A Driving License is preferred