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Drone Light Show Pilot

Nova Sky Stories
City of London
1 month ago
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Create Mesmerizing Sky Stories with Nova Sky Stories


DRONE SKY STORY PILOT

Location: EU or UK (Remote)


ABOUT NOVA SKY STORIES:

Nova Sky Stories empowers artists and producers to bring awe to live audiences around the world. As the global leaders of drone entertainment, Nova Sky Stories has been advancing drone entertainment for over a decade with a veteran team of artists and engineers. Nova prioritizes safety by developing lightweight, small, precise drones and optimizes reliability to seamlessly fly in urban areas, extreme temperatures, and high winds. Through the seamless fusion of technology and artistry, Nova transforms drone performances into breathtaking Sky Stories that capture hearts and minds. With offices across the world, Nova Sky Stories is an international company working with the world’s greatest venues, brands, and events. Follow Nova across social media @NovaSkyStories.


ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking a multi-talented individual to pilot Nova's drone sky stories in Europe. You will collaborate internally with our sales, engineering, and operations team and externally with customers and event producers. You will be ultimately responsible for the success of shows and need to have the right mix of technical skills, organization, and tenacity.


Roles & Responsibilities:


  • Serve as primary pilot responsible for shows ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, guideline, and best practices, prioritizing safety of spectators, crew members, and surrounding airspace.
  • Conduct thorough pre-flight inspection of drones and associated equipment
  • Coordinate closely with ground crew, technical staff, and event organizers to communicate flight plans, timing cues, and any other operational considerations prior, during, and after shows
  • Supply continuous feedback and evaluation of performance metrics to identify areas of improvement and optimization
  • Fly large scale drone light shows: 200-2000 drone light show using our system
  • Assisting with drone repairs.


Qualifications

  • Proficient in operating drones and familiar with drone flight controls
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations for drone operations
  • Mechanical knowledge to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on drones
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to adapt to changing situations and work under pressure
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail


If you're ready to elevate drone shows into imaginative Sky Stories that ignite the skies and captivate audiences, we invite you to join the Nova Sky Stories team. Your passion for creative innovation, your strong drive and your ‘get it done’ attitude will thrive in our dynamic and collaborative environment. Apply now and be part of a team that brings dreams to life through the art of drone storytelling.


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