UAV Pilot

Tsalla Aerospace

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General Expectations

Ambitious
Willingness to learn newer technologies
Good interpersonal and communication skills: verbal and written
Good understanding of engineering practices
Ability to work independently with clarity on scope and objectives
Ability to effectively and efficiently manage the team
Adequate knowledge of UAVs and their sub systems
Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and be able to proactively seek out solutions for any work-related issues
Available for a full time (in-office) position
Amenable to work with flexible schedules during peak periods

Duties

Conducting flight tests, collecting data, and analysing the results to identify any issues or problems with the UAV
Flying various systems including but not limited to fixed wings, large multirotors and VTOLs.
Tuning the autopilot/flight controller for the UAVs
Soldering all kinds of boards and wires
Assist on-field flight controller setup and tuning
Assist systems integration teams in assembly and ground testing
Logging and reporting of test flights results and co-ordination with R&D teams for upgrades/modifications
Manage and monitor flights on ground control station
Analyse weather forecasts, plan routes and missions as per test/user requirements and to ensure safe flights
Perform site-survey and risk-mitigation surveys of flight operations area
Assembly/disassembly and Maintenance/repair of UAVs
Maintain pre- and post-flight, inspection activity logs and incident reports
On-field troubleshooting of UAV and subsystems
Manage and document flight testing/operations in the form of log-sheets and video recordings
Assist teams with logistics for flight testing, demos, etc
Integrate test requirements coverage, test approaches, and cost/time estimation across the company

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