Head of Remote Drone Flight Operations

Azure: Drone Inspection and Mapping Services; Of; On-site; TRY 4,161,000 - 6,241,000; Full time

Job summary

Azure Integrity is seeking a Chief Remote Pilot to lead our flight operations and a growing team of remote pilots. You will oversee on-site flight teams, develop risk assessments, and ensure compliance with procedures across high-risk assets.

The role demands leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on experience with RPAS fleet maintenance in a dynamic environment. Based in Australia with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Significant, current UAV flight experience in a similar role.
• Experience flying UAVs in a variety of environmental conditions.
• 200+ hours of UAV flight time with asset inspections across industries.
• Current RePL licence and AROC certificate.
• Australian citizenship or right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead remote flight operations and manage on-site flight teams.
• Communicate operational updates to senior management.
• Create and evaluate Risk Assessment and Methodology Statements.
• Enforce organisational procedures and flight requirements.
• Provide leadership to remote pilots and maintain fleet of RPAS.

Skills

UAV flight experience

Leadership experience

Communication

Risk assessment

Remote team leadership

Education

Current Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)

AROC Licence

Australian driver’s license

Tools

Flyability Elios 3

Job description

Azure Integrity is seeking a Chief Remote Pilot to lead our flight operations and a growing team of remote pilots. You will oversee on-site flight teams, develop risk assessments, and ensure compliance with procedures across high-risk assets.

The role demands leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on experience with RPAS fleet maintenance in a dynamic environment. Based in Australia with travel as needed.