Senior Drone Pilot
Aeryx · Khobar · Full Time · On Site
Job description
<p>AERYX is a Saudi-based drone technology company specializing in drone-powered facade and exterior cleaning.</p><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Senior Drone Operator / Pilot</strong> to support commercial facade-cleaning operations in Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Operate multirotor drones safely and professionally for facade-cleaning applications.</li><li>Perform pre-flight checks, flight planning, site assessment, and post-flight checks.</li><li>Conduct precise manual flight close to buildings and vertical surfaces.</li><li>Operate in coordination with ground crew, cleaning hose systems, and site equipment.</li><li>Monitor weather and wind conditions and follow site safety procedures.</li><li>Manage batteries, basic equipment checks, and daily operational readiness.</li><li>Maintain flight records and report operational or safety issues.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum <strong>3 years of practical drone operating experience</strong> preferred.</li><li>Strong experience with <strong>multirotor UAVs</strong> and manual flight control.</li><li>Experience in <strong>drone cleaning, spraying, agricultural spraying, tethered drones, heavy-payload drones, or similar field operations</strong> is highly preferred.</li><li>Good understanding of VLOS operations, pre-flight checks, risk assessment, and site safety.</li><li>Able to work outdoors and in commercial field environments.</li><li>Good English communication skills.</li><li>Valid driving licence preferred.</li><li>Willing to relocate to and work in <strong>Saudi Arabia</strong>.</li></ul>
Required skills
- uav operations
- multirotor operations
- manual flight control
- vlos operations
- pre-flight checks
- risk assessment
- site safety