Senior UAV Operator EDGE Group PJSC

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1. Flight Test Execution

• Assist in planning and executing UAV test flights in accordance with test protocols, safety procedures, and performance objectives.
• Execute pre-flight checks, flight test briefings, and post-flight analyses under the supervision of the Chief UAV Test Pilot.
• Operate diverse UAV platforms including fixed-wing, VTOL, and Drone-in-a-Box systems, focusing on validation and performance evaluation.
• Support validation of new software builds, payload configurations, and avionics updates.

1. Technical & Integration Support
• Participate in integration activities including sensors, communication systems, avionics modules, and mission-specific payloads.
• Perform hands-on technical tasks such as wiring checks, hardware installation, system calibration, and basic UAV maintenance.
• Troubleshoot system issues during ground and flight testing and provide rapid technical feedback to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with design, software, and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration of evolving technologies.

1. Test Planning and Data Analysis
   • Contribute to the preparation of test plans, test cards, and technical procedures for both ground and flight activities.
   • Record and analyze test data, supporting engineering teams with structured feedback and system performance insights.
   • Assist in documenting integration activities and technical findings to support iterative development cycles.

1. Safety and Compliance

• Strictly adhere to Phantom Labs safety standards, aviation regulations, and operational policies during testing operations.
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute actively to enhancing test safety protocols.

1. Collaboration and Reporting
• Maintain clear and concise communication with the Chief UAV Test Pilot and multidisciplinary teams involved in rapid UAV development.
• Document test logs and generate detailed test reports to support continuous improvement initiatives and rapid development cycles.