Drone Pilot

• Join our Drone department at MSS Security
• Attractive compensation | Great employee benefits
• Permanent full time role based in Port Melbourne

About the Company

As one of Australia's leading security companies, MSS Security is built on teamwork, respect, and integrity. We provide long-term career paths, stability, and a workplace where your professionalism and dedication are genuinely valued. To find out more visit our website at

About the role

This is an exciting and unique role for our Aviation Team at MSS Security. The BVLOS Remote Drone Pilot will be responsible for operating drones beyond the line of visual sight to support Security, commercial, industrial, or research applications. The role requires adherence to strict CASA regulations, advanced piloting skills, and a commitment to safety. This role will be working out of the Port Melbourne Office.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Operate drones remotely for various purposes including aerial security patrols, photography, surveying, mapping, inspection, wildlife management monitoring, and data collection.
• Adhere to regulations and local airspace laws, ensuring all drone flights are conducted safely and responsibly.
• Security, Infrastructure inspections, environmental monitoring, agriculture, delivery logistics, emergency response
• Collect, analyse, and upload footage, images, or survey data to cloud storage or company platforms. Ensure data is organised and accessible for analysis or client delivery.
• Communicate with clients to understand their project needs and provide updates or reports as necessary.
• Site visits where required for setup/ basic maintenance and trouble shooting.

Skills & experience

• Thorough understanding of the Australian aviation regulations, particularly the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
• Certification in Remote Pilot Licence for commercial drone operations including IREX or BVLOS OCTA qualification
• Solid understanding of flight control and compliance software, in particular Flytbase, Flighthub/2 and AVCRM
• Commitment to safety
• Experience in radios and telecommunication, including proficiency in video and telemetry systems
• Electronics and mechanics background will be highly regarded
• Willingness to travel regularly to sites and work in a team on a 4-on 4-off rotating roster
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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How to apply

MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of each person We encourage and celebrate diversity.

We are proud to:

• be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency,
• be a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan.

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Thanks for taking the time to consider MSS as a future employer and we look forward to hearing from you.