Remote Drone Pilot

About This Role

Remote drone pilots at CYBERNEST perform a wide variety of operational duties, both from the Remote Operations Centre and in the field. This role involves remotely piloted aircraft system operations, including ROC-based missions, field-based drone flights, autonomous and Dock-based operations, and specialist drone activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor drone missions from the CYBERNEST Remote Operations Centre
• Support scheduled, autonomous and Dock-based drone operations
• Conduct field-based drone flights at client and project locations
• Perform pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight duties
• Monitor aircraft status, weather, airspace and operational limitations
• Conduct aerial inspections, photography, video capture, mapping and data-collection activities
• Complete site assessments, flight planning and pre-operational checks
• Respond appropriately to alerts, abnormal conditions and operational emergencies
• Complete flight logs, checklists, occurrence reports and operational records
• Prepare, test and deploy aircraft and supporting equipment

Requirements

• A current Australian Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)
• A current Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
• Practical multirotor flying experience
• Sound knowledge of CASA remotely piloted aircraft regulations
• A strong safety mindset and disciplined approach to following procedures
• Good computer and general technology skills
• Strong situational awareness and decision-making ability
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to accurately complete operational records, checklists and reports
• A current Australian driver licence

Benefits

• Training in Remote Operations Centre systems and procedures
• Exposure to advanced autonomous and Dock-based drone technology
• Experience supporting Broad Area BVLOS operations
• A variety of ROC-based and field-based assignments
• Ongoing operational training and professional development
• Opportunities to work across inspections, mapping, monitoring and specialist drone projects
• Potential for increased responsibilities and hours as CYBERNEST's operations expand
• A professional, technology-focused and safety-driven working environment

About the Company

CYBERNEST PTY LTD is an Australian technology and security company that delivers advanced remotely piloted aircraft system services, cybersecurity solutions and security consultancy services. It operates a dedicated Remote Operations Centre and conducts a range of commercial drone activities, including remotely operated and supervised drone missions, autonomous DJI Dock-based operations, aerial inspections and asset monitoring, security and situational-awareness operations, photography, videography and data collection, photogrammetry, mapping and 3D modelling, LiDAR and specialist survey-support activities, and broad area BVLOS operations.