Senior Drone Operator | Drone Operator
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Job Description
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Senior Drone Operator / Drone Operator
A leading agriculture technology and research-driven company in Sri Lanka
Location
Sri Lanka (Field-Based Operations)
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and manage UAVs (drones) for agricultural applications, including aerial spraying, crop monitoring, precision agriculture, and field-based operations.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute drone missions, ensuring operational efficiency, flight accuracy, and compliance with safety regulations.
- Conduct pre-flight inspections, equipment calibration, flight testing, and post-flight maintenance procedures.
- Monitor drone performance, GPS navigation, battery systems, flight parameters, and spraying efficiency.
- Perform basic troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and technical inspections to minimize operational downtime.
- Maintain accurate flight logs, operational reports, maintenance records, and field activity documentation.
- Coordinate with technical, engineering, and field operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
- For Senior Operators: Supervise drone operations, guide junior operators, manage field deployment schedules, and ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.
- Support operational improvements, equipment optimization, and the adoption of advanced drone technologies.
Requirements:
- Diploma, NVQ qualification, or technical certification in Drone Technology, Aviation, Electronics, Mechatronics, Agriculture, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 1-5 years of hands-on UAV/drone operating experience, depending on the seniority of the role, preferably in commercial or agricultural applications. Candidates with relevant technical training and practical flying skills will also be considered.
- Practical knowledge of UAV flight controls, GPS navigation, mission planning, and drone operating systems.
- Experience with agricultural spraying drones, precision farming, aerial mapping, or commercial UAV operations would be a distinct advantage.
- Understanding of drone maintenance, troubleshooting, battery management, equipment calibration, and operational safety.
- Knowledge of Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) requirements and applicable UAV regulations. Relevant approvals or certifications would be advantageous.
- Strong technical aptitude, problem-solving capabilities, communication skills, and attention to detail.
- For Senior Operators: Demonstrated ability to lead field operations, supervise operators, manage mission schedules, and maintain operational standards.
- Willingness to travel extensively and work at different agricultural and project locations across Sri Lanka.
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Phone: 077-5900566
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