UAV Drone Pilot

Reference: NES028715-Phind-1

We are seeking a skilled and professional UAV Drone Pilot to support UAV operations, customer demonstrations, training initiatives, and end-user support across Africa and other designated territories. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced UAV technologies while engaging with defence, security, government, and commercial clients in diverse operational environments. Duties & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities UAV Operations

• Conduct safe and professional UAV flight operations for demonstrations, testing, training, and operational requirements.
• Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures and inspections.
• Conduct operational risk assessments and ensure compliance with aviation and safety regulations.
• Maintain flight logs, operational records, and equipment documentation.
• Monitor operational and environmental conditions and report technical issues or equipment failures.
• Support the maintenance, preparation, storage, and transportation of UAV equipment.

Customer Demonstrations & Engagement

• Conduct professional UAV product demonstrations for prospective and existing customers.
• Present UAV capabilities, applications, operational benefits, and safety requirements.
• Support customer engagements, exhibitions, conferences, and trade events.
• Work closely with business development and technical teams to deliver effective customer solutions.
• Gather and communicate customer feedback to relevant stakeholders.

Training & End-User Development

• Develop and deliver UAV operator training programmes.
• Conduct both classroom-based and practical flight training.
• Train operators on UAV system operation, safety procedures, mission planning, and emergency protocols.
• Assess trainee competency and provide coaching and ongoing support.
• Prepare training materials, presentations, assessments, and reports.
• Maintain accurate training attendance and competency records.

Regional Operations

• Travel extensively throughout Africa and internationally as required.
• Support customer deployments, demonstrations, training programmes, and operational activities.
• Adapt to diverse cultural, geographical, and operational environments.
• Ensure compliance with country-specific aviation, customs, immigration, and security requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant UAV/Drone Pilot qualification or certification.
• Practical UAV flying experience with professional or commercial UAV systems.
• Experience conducting UAV demonstrations and/or technical training.
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
• Valid passport and willingness to travel extensively.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Strong presentation, communication, and customer engagement skills.

Advantageous

• Portuguese language proficiency.
• Military, defence, security, surveillance, or specialised UAV experience.
• Experience working within African markets.
• Experience training military, law enforcement, security, or commercial operators.
• Formal instructor/trainer qualification.
• Aviation, engineering, or technical qualification.
• Experience with advanced UAV platforms, payload systems, mapping, surveillance, reconnaissance, and inspection applications.

Key Competencies

• UAV piloting and flight planning.
• UAV safety, risk management, and compliance.
• Training and facilitation skills.
• Customer engagement and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Cultural awareness and adaptability.
• Professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure and rapidly changing environments.

Please note: If you do not receive a response within two (2) weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.