Drone Pilot

About This Role

This drone pilot role involves operating cargo drones for a project, ensuring safe and timely transport of materials. It suits a disciplined and safety-focused individual with strong communication skills, ready to work in a field environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct area surveys and flight route planning with co-pilots before flights
• Perform routine physical and system checks of the drone according to a checklist before shifts, before flights, and after landing (including battery replacement)
• Coordinate with the field team, verify, and weigh TBS to ensure it does not exceed the drone's maximum payload limit
• Load and unload TBS on cargo drones at the origin (sender) and destination (receiver) points according to SOP
• Conduct two-way confirmation between pilots before take-off/landing, and operate the drone according to SOP and safe weather limits
• Record flight history (trip logbook: time, payload weight, battery, drone condition) and immediately report technical anomalies to the Project Manager (PM)
• Maintain cleanliness and security of the work area perimeter, keeping it free from unauthorized personnel
• Ensure transport targets are achieved on time and safely

Requirements

• Active drone pilot license (SIDOPI DKKPU certification/license preferred)
• Experience operating DJI FlyCart 30 cargo drones is preferred
• Understand cargo drone operations and technical limits (payload, endurance, and weather limits) and be able to read route maps
• Strong communication and team coordination skills
• Disciplined, thorough, responsible, and prioritizes safety-first
• Willing to work in shifts and be placed directly in the field/plantation area

Benefits

• Accommodation provided
• 3 meals a day
• Round-trip ticket after completing the contract duration

Important Details

• Schedule: shift system
• Contract: 12 months
• Team: work with co-pilots and a field team

About the Company

The company operates in the field of cargo drone services, focusing on material transport in plantation areas.