Chief Remote Pilot

Azure is a leader in drone data capture and advanced visual intelligence solutions for high risk and high-volume assets. We provide intelligent unmanned robotic solutions for energy, power network, mining, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects with a mission to empower efficiency and safety in inspection activities.

Our expanding operations team is seeking an experienced Chief Remote Pilot to lead our flight operations and our growing team of remote pilots. This role will be full-time and based on Lonsdale, South Australia. Salary: $60,000 to $75,000.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Acting as the lead remote pilot responsible and accountable for commercial flight scopes
- To manage on-site flight teams during commercial flights
- Communicating operational updates to senior management
- The creation and evaluation of Risk Assessment and Methodology Statements
- Enforcing organisational procedures
- Defining and supporting the operational flight requirements of the business
- Providing inspired leadership of our growing team of remote pilots
- Managing the maintenance of our fleet of RPAS

**To be successful employed at Azure Integrity in this role you will require**:

- Significant, current experience in a similar role
- Experience flying UAVs in a variety of environmental conditions
- At least 200 hours of UAV flight time
- Experience in conducting asset inspections across a range of industries including oil and gas, power utilities, ports, mining and construction
- Experience using AVCRM
- An understanding of ISO9001, 14001 and 45001 Management Systems
- The ability to build consensus and relationships among managers, partners, and employees.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience working offshore would be an advantage

Required Qualifications:

- A valid Remote Pilot License (RePL)
- A current drivers license

**Salary**: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lonsdale, SA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Remote Pilot Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: One location