Flight Operations Specialist (UAVs)

• Pilot: Assist in the setup, execution, and monitoring of internal flight tests, trials, and field demos.
  

• User Demos: Support the Operations Manager in planning and conducting demonstrations, tailoring execution to specific client needs.
  

• System Integration: Work hands -on with UAV subsystems—assembly, wiring, troubleshooting, and tuning—for mission readiness.
  

• Testing & Feedback: Collect and document flight test data, support root -cause analysis, and channel insights to engineering teams.
  

• Operational Documentation: Help create and refine SOPs, manuals, and maintenance checklists.
  

• Tracking & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of operations, flight logs, and system performance.
  

• Cross -Team Collaboration: Work closely with avionics, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.
  

• Passion for UAVs and willingness to get hands -on with hardware and flight operations.
  

• 1–3 years of hands -on experience in UAV/drone operations as a pilot.
  

• DGCA Pilot License is a strong plus.
  

• Comfortable with UAV assembly, soldering, wiring, and field troubleshooting.
  

• Familiarity with UAV ground control software (Mission Planner, QGroundControl) and flight stacks (ArduPilot, PX4) is a plus.
  

• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
  

• Ability to adapt quickly in the field, solve problems under pressure, and work in a team -first environment.
  

What We Offer

• Hands -on flying and integration of cutting -edge UAV platforms.
  

• Direct impact: real missions and user demos.
  

• Learning & growth under experienced mentors with a clear path to operations leadership roles.
  

• Collaborative startup culture with ownership and autonomy from day one.
  

• Competitive salary + equity options in a fast -growing defense -tech startup.