Senior Remote Drone Operations Specialist

Edge Executive Search Group; eMalahleni; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Job summary

Edge Executive Search Group is seeking a Senior Drone Operations Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will develop and optimize drone protocols, plan complex missions, and ensure safe, efficient deployments across industries from a home office.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in drone operations, SACAA Remote Pilot certification, and strong knowledge of airspace rules, flight planning software, and payloads like LiDAR and multispectral cameras.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of drone operations experience, preferably commercial/industrial.
• Certified Remote Pilot with SACAA RPAS license or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of airspace regulations and flight planning tools.
• Experience with LiDAR and multispectral payloads.
• Excellent communication and remote-work abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine SOPs for drone operations compliant with aviation regulations (SACAA).
• Plan and execute complex drone missions across industries.
• Perform pre-flight planning including risk assessments and weather analysis.
• Provide remote operational support during active flights.
• Analyze flight data and generate reports on mission performance and findings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UAV tech and regulations.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to define mission objectives.
• Manage remote drone equipment inventory and maintenance.
• Train junior drone operators.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of safety protocols.

Skills

Drone operations

Airspace regulations

Flight planning

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Flight planning software

Drone telemetry

LiDAR payloads

Multispectral cameras

Job description

Edge Executive Search Group is seeking a Senior Drone Operations Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will develop and optimize drone protocols, plan complex missions, and ensure safe, efficient deployments across industries from a home office.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in drone operations, SACAA Remote Pilot certification, and strong knowledge of airspace rules, flight planning software, and payloads like LiDAR and multispectral cameras.