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About AUAV Established in 2013, and the onlyAustralian company in the global top 20 list by Drone IndustryInsights, AUAV is an award-winning drone services & datasolutions business. With ISO certification we have an impeccablesafety record and provide quality data to clients throughoutAustralia and the United Kingdom. Our inSite 3D GIS cloud dataplatform allows us to deliver an end-to-end solution for dronedata. We also offer consulting and mentoring support to customerswith their own drone programs. The Role We are seeking expressionsof interest for a proactive and experienced Chief Remote Pilots. Atthe heart of our approach lies our “people-first” philosophy, wherewe prioritise the well-being and development of our team members.In this role, you will provide vital support to our operationalteams, guiding them in policies and procedures. You will lead anddevelop a robust operational standard, all while promoting our corevalues of people, safety, quality and innovation. Additionally, youwill support the implementation of AUAV training and initiatives,ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and compliance withinour Company. Duties and Responsibilities As a Chief Remote Pilot,your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: -Ensure that operations are conducted in compliance with the CAAregulations - Maintain complete and up-to-date operationaldocuments. - Prepare and implement safe work method statements andjob risk assessments - Keep all flight data and RPAS information upto date in the AUAV application platform - Ensure all flights arecompliant with CAA regulations and AUAV operations manual -Applying risk management principles to all work activities todemonstrate ALARP - Along with the Operations Manager andAccountable Manager, appointment of RPs and allocation to jobs. -Training and supervising RPs in consultation with the AccountableManager - Conducting and/or supervising all conversions, trainingand testing to prescribed company standards and CAA regulations. -Oversight of practical LPC and signing off company acceptance ofpilot training checks. - Maintaining RPs Qualification and TrainingRecords, including monitoring RPs medical status, fitness to fly& personal logbooks. - Maintenance of UAS records. -Maintaining a close liaison with the maintenance contractor whereapplicable. - The preparation of procedural instructions for newoperations. - The production, revision and amendment of theOperations Manual in conjunction with the Operations Manager andAccountable Manager. - Adherence to all relevant CAA documentation.- Adherence to the company Operations Manual. - Maintaining a closeliaison with the maintenance contractor where applicable. - Thepreparation of procedural instructions for new operations. - Theproduction, revision and amendment of the Operations Manual inconjunction with the Operations Manager and Accountable Manager. -Adherence to all relevant CAA documentation. - Adherence to thecompany Operational Authority Qualifications The successfulcandidate will have the following: - UK remote pilot licence.A2CoFC / GVC. - ASME Plant Inspector 1 (desirable). - BOSIET - MIST- OGUK Offshore Medical Experiences The successful candidate willhave the following: - Minimum 5 years’ experience working in asimilar role. - Minimum 5 Years’ UAV experience - Minimum 3 years’Oil & Gas experience - Minimum 3 Years’ Visual Inspectionexperience (desirable) - Minimum 2 years’ Surveying/photogrammetryexperience (desirable) - Minimum 2 years’ Renewable Energyexperience (desirable) - Experience in computer-based technologyand commercially available reporting software - A good knowledge ofClient/HSE requirements for NDT inspection, procedures, riskassessments, and COSHH. Why AUAV? - Experience working in asupportive environment that prioritises your well-being anddevelopment. - Work alongside a Leadership Group that fosterscollaboration and ownership within the Company. - Join a culturethat values continuous improvement and encourages innovativecontributions from all team - members. - Be part of a team thatpromotes flexible working arrangements. If you are passionate aboutdriving safety and fostering a safer workplace, we encourage you toexpress your interest in joining AUAV and our growing team. Youmust have permanent United Kingdom working rights to be eligiblefor this role. Due to the high volume of applications onlyshortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more informationabout what we do, please visit our website atwww.AUAV.com.au

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