Drone Operations Technician

London

1 month ago

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Key Responsibilities

Aircraft and Flight Operations Support

Perform daily aircraft and flight-line checks (including pre-flight and post-flight inspections), and other start of day activities.

Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the nest equipment and aircraft.

Report any unsafe or unusual occurrences to Wing's ground operations manager or Wing's chief pilot for Europe.

Inventory and Logistics Management

Manage stock and inventory.

Ensure that any items required for safe and efficient operation of nest are present at all times, including by replenishing any nest inventory through orders when necessary.

Safety and Hazard Detection

Detect and report visible obstacles or other hazards to flight to the PIC (Pilot In Command).

Verify and report location and height of detected obstacles as requested to the PIC.

Aircraft Recovery and General Duties

Operate a Contractor provided light vehicle (van) for recovery of Wing aircraft.

Recover Wing aircraft that have landed outside the nest area.

Perform other duties as needed and agreed upon by the parties.

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