SME L1

Wipro Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

Other paid and unpaid leave options

Job summary

Wipro Limited is seeking a Drone Operator to support nest setup and daily pre-flight checks, ensure nest equipment readiness, and communicate with the customer flight operations center. You will handle field service tasks, respond to emergencies, and assist with vehicle movements between sites to recover aircraft.

The role requires safe operation of drones, adherence to procedures, and coordination with the customer’s FOM to maintain airspace awareness and safety.

Qualifications

• Drone Scan is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Set up nests prior to start of operations.
• Perform daily aircraft and flight-line checks (pre-flight and post-flight inspections).
• Perform nest equipment and condition checks and maintain nest cleanliness.
• Replace nest equipment as required.
• Maintain communications with the flight operations center using provided equipment.
• Respond to field service tasks assigned by the customer and to emergencies involving aircraft.
• When scheduled, visually monitor airspace to detect and report non-Wipro aircraft.
• Operate a contractor-provided light vehicle to move aircraft between sites and recover aircraft.
• Monitor airspace displays for non-Wipro aircraft and report to the PIC.

Skills

Drone Scan

Job description

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

• Setup nests prior to start of operations
• Perform daily aircraft and flight-line checks (including pre-flight and post-flight inspections), and other start of day activities
• Perform routine aircraft standard practices (as defined in Wipro Customer’s uncrewed aerial system maintenance manual)
• Perform nest equipment and condition checks (before operations, during operations and end-of-day)
• Maintain nest cleanliness within the nest boundary
• Replace Wipro customer’s provided nest equipment as required
• Participate in Personnel briefs
• Maintain communications with the Wipro Customer’s flight operations center using Wipro Customer’s provided equipment
• Respond to and complete field service tasks assigned by Wipro customer.
• Respond to minor emergencies involving Wipro customer’s aircraft and equipment and report occurrences to the Wipro Customer’s designated flight operations manager (“FOM”)
• When scheduled, visually monitor airspace to detect and report non-Wipro Customer aircraft
• Monitor air-traffic displays provided by Wipro Customer to detect non-Wipro Customer’s aircraft and report to the pilot-in-command (“PIC”)
• Monitor for and report hazardous weather conditions in the operating area to the FOM
• Detect and report visible obstacles or other hazards to flight to the FOM
• Verify and report location and height of detected obstacles as requested
• Operate a Contractor-provided light vehicle (van) for movement between various Wipro Customer’s operating locations, move aircraft between sites, and recover Wipro Customer’s aircraft
• Recover Wipro Customer’s aircraft that have landed outside the nest area

Mandatory Skills: Drone Scan.

The expected compensation for this role ranges from $25,000 to $50,000 .Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience.

Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including:

• full range of medical and dental benefits options
• disability insurance
• paid time off (inclusive of sick leave)
• other paid and unpaid leave options

Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.

Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.

Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.