Drone Pilot (Temporary Opportunity up to 11 months)
If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.
You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.
In this role, you'll:
By joining our Drone Operations team, a key component of TMC (Transport Management Centre) Field Operations who are at the forefront of advanced BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) and EVLOS (Extended Visual Line of Sight) operations, you will assist with surveying, inspections, media, and incident response operations.
You will be primarily operating various RPAs (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) and payloads to conduct incident response and event management operations to provide situational awareness to our command centre.
You will conduct safe and efficient operation of the RPAs to acquire high-quality data in asset inspections, surveying, and photogrammetry.
You will also be involved in:
- Performing pre-flight planning to include mission briefings weather forecasts, Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and other relevant requirements.
- Completing post-mission reports/logs.
- Assisting in the development and operations of EVLOS (Extended Visual line of Sight) and BVLOS (Beyond visual line of sight) operations.
This is a 12-month temporary on-site position based in our Leichhardt location.
Apply now with your cover letter and resume.
For any enquiries, please contact Ciaran Martin on 0466 616 258.
For more information on this position and agency, view the role description.
About you
You will have experience with commercial RPA operations and knowledge of RPA Legislations.
You will hold a sub 25kg Remote Pilot License (RePL), an Aeronautical Radio Operator's Certificate (AROC) - an IREX (Instrument Rating Examination) Certification is desirable.
You will hold a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver license and be willing to travel regularly and work outside normal working hours.
You're recognised as a team player with proven ability to work with minimum supervision and meet scheduled deadlines.
Your can-do attitude and willingness to learn will see you succeed in this role.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.
This is an in-person, on-site role.
What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!
Applications close: 11:59 pm Thursday, 3rd April 2025.
For more information about this role, please contact Ciaran Martin on 0466 616 258.
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