Overall Purpose of the Role: The Quality Technician act as Drone Co-Pilot supports the safe and efficient operation of drone missions by assisting the Pilot in Command (PIC) in all stages of flight, from pre-flight planning to post-flight procedures. This role is critical to ensuring operational safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality mission execution, particularly in Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) operations. Roles and Responsibilities : Assist the PIC in pre-flight planning, including: - Reviewing flight paths and assessing airspace Conducting equipment and flight checklist preparations - Monitoring weather conditions Serve as Visual Observer (VO) or support Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) during VLOS missions Monitor drone and payload performance during flight, immediately alerting the PIC of any anomalies or system issues Maintain continuous communication with the PIC and mission team, reporting: - Environmental hazards - Obstacles - Any conditions impacting safety or mission success Support emergency procedures, such as: - Controlled landings - Failsafe activations - System recovery operations Assist in post-flight tasks: - Downloading mission data - Conducting equipment and battery checks - Managing data storage and backups Ensure compliance with: - Local and international aviation regulations (e.g., GACA, FAA Part 107, EASA) - Company SOPs and operational manuals - Client-specific safety and quality requirements Engage in ongoing training and certification to maintain technical knowledge and readiness
Education and Qualifications: Fresh Graduates. Diploma in Aerospace Engineering Electrical ,Electronics Engineering , Mechatronics Engineering , Aviation Management , Geography or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Robotics , Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineering or a related field.understanding of UAV co-pilot, visual observer, or ground crew is an advantage Familiarity with: - Drone systems and payload integration - Mission planning software and tools Understanding of aviation regulatory frameworks (GACA, FAA, EASA, etc.) Excellent communication skills and situational awareness Ability to operate in diverse and sometimes challenging environmental conditions. Diploma Only Saudi National Only Apply to Taqat website on Job post No. (24757987 ) is Must