Job Title: Expat Drone Pilot (Velos & Advanced UAVs)
Location: Nigeria (Oyo State Project)
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension)
Salary: $Competitive (depending on experience)
Job Description
We seek an experienced expat drone pilot specializing in Velos UAVs and similar advanced drone systems for a 6-month project in Nigeria. The pilot will conduct aerial surveys, mapping, and LiDAR-based operations while training a local team of Nigerian drone operators.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations, aerial surveying, and geospatial data collection. Training experience is a significant advantage.
Responsibilities
Drone Operations
Certification Requirements (Must Have at Least One of the Following or similar certification ):
Candidates must hold a valid UAV/drone certification from any of the following:
Compensation & Benefits:
Location: Nigeria (Oyo State Project)
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension)
Salary: $Competitive (depending on experience)
Job Description
We seek an experienced expat drone pilot specializing in Velos UAVs and similar advanced drone systems for a 6-month project in Nigeria. The pilot will conduct aerial surveys, mapping, and LiDAR-based operations while training a local team of Nigerian drone operators.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations, aerial surveying, and geospatial data collection. Training experience is a significant advantage.
Responsibilities
Drone Operations
- Pilot Velos UAV and similar high-performance drones for mapping, monitoring, and surveying.
- Conduct aerial LiDAR, photogrammetry, and orthophoto processing missions.
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian airspace regulations.
- Train a team of Nigerian drone operators on advanced UAV operations.
- Provide practical and theoretical training on drone flight, maintenance, and data processing.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for local operators.
- Plan and execute BVLOS and automated UAV missions.
- Process aerial imagery using Drone2Map.
- Work with GIS specialists to integrate drone data into land and urban development projects.
- Ensure all UAV flights adhere to Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) regulations.
- Maintain proper drone flight logs and safety protocols.
- Experience operating Velos UAVs, fixed-wing, or VTOL drones.
- Expertise in drone-based LiDAR, aerial surveying, and GIS data processing.
- Strong knowledge of BVLOS operations and mission planning.
- Hands-on experience with Drone2Map.
- Prior experience training drone pilots is highly desirable.
- Ability to work in remote and field environments.
Certification Requirements (Must Have at Least One of the Following or similar certification ):
Candidates must hold a valid UAV/drone certification from any of the following:
- India: DGCA Certified UAV Pilot – Issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
- UAE & Gulf: GCAA RPAS License – Issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
- USA: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate – Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- UK: CAA Operational Authorisation (GVC or A2 CofC) – Issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
- Europe: EASA Remote Pilot Certificate – Issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $ Competitive per month (based on experience).
- Accommodation: Company-provided or housing allowance.
- Flights: Round-trip airfare (home country – Nigeria).
- Transport: Company vehicle or allowance for field operations.
- Work Permit & Visa: Fully sponsored.
- Insurance: International health & travel insurance.
- Leave: xx–xx days off every 3 months.
- Per Diem: Naira per dem for meals & field expenses.
