Senior UAV Pilot & Field Operations Lead

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

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