UAV Operator (Flight Mission Planner)

Key Responsibilities

• Mission Planning & GCS Operations Own ArduPilot setup and operation for all flight missions Build, validate, and adjust flight plans, waypoints, geofences, and mission parameters Monitor live telemetry, system health, GPS, battery, payload, and failsafes during flight Execute mission start, pause, resume, abort, and contingency workflows in coordination with the External Pilot Maintain constant situational awareness and provide real-time inputs to the Pilot in Command
• Own ArduPilot setup and operation for all flight missions
• Build, validate, and adjust flight plans, waypoints, geofences, and mission parameters
• Monitor live telemetry, system health, GPS, battery, payload, and failsafes during flight
• Execute mission start, pause, resume, abort, and contingency workflows in coordination with the External Pilot
• Maintain constant situational awareness and provide real-time inputs to the Pilot in Command
• Systems, Equipment & Readiness Configure and verify GCS hardware, radios, antennas, and software prior to missions Conduct pre- and post-flight system checks and log anomalies or performance issues Assist with UAV setup, calibration, payload configuration, and teardown Support testing and integration of new aircraft configurations, payloads, and software updates
• Configure and verify GCS hardware, radios, antennas, and software prior to missions
• Conduct pre- and post-flight system checks and log anomalies or performance issues
• Assist with UAV setup, calibration, payload configuration, and teardown
• Support testing and integration of new aircraft configurations, payloads, and software updates
• Team Collaboration & Communication Maintain clear, calm, and precise communication during live missions Provide structured feedback on mission performance, system behavior, and process improvements Work closely with engineering, flight ops, and training teams to improve reliability and repeatability Contribute to a team culture built on trust, discipline, and shared responsibility for safety
• Maintain clear, calm, and precise communication during live missions
• Provide structured feedback on mission performance, system behavior, and process improvements