Job Title: UAV Pilot
Company Name: Edge Group
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Date Posted: 27-07-2026
Job Reference/ID: 733322222
Job Description / Role:
The UAV Pilot is responsible for conducting a wide range of ground and flight activities to ensure the operational readiness and performance of UAS platforms. This role involves performing flight operations, participating in testing and validation, and maintaining strict compliance with aviation safety regulations.
The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, engineering, and mission planning, to support ADASI’s operational commitments, national and international deployments, and customer demonstrations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct non-operational ground and flight activities, including Ground Testing (GT), TT, Flight Testing (FT), simulator training (SIM), and equipment testing.
- Perform internal and external UAS flight operations in accordance with approved procedures.
- Maintain UAS operational currency through flight hours, simulator sessions, and recurrent training.
- Support miscellaneous operations such as static displays, demonstrations, and special assignments.
- Progress toward achieving Pilot in Command (PIC) qualification requirements.
- Monitor and report on the status of operational equipment.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Participate in system evaluations and capability enhancement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with aviation safety requirements, OEM documentation, and civil/military regulations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including maintenance personnel, engineers, and air traffic services.
Skills Required:
- Operational discipline and flight safety compliance.
- Ability to work with UAS platforms and flight simulator equipment.
- Technical aptitude for system testing and validation.
- Strong collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams.
Employment / Job Type: FULL_TIME
About the Company:
Abu Dhabi advanced technology and defence conglomerate formed in 2019 by consolidating numerous UAE defence and technology entities. It operates across platforms and systems, missiles and weapons, space and cyber technologies, trading and mission support, and electronic warfare, producing unmanned systems, guided munitions, armoured vehicles, naval vessels, and secure communications.
Company Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Department / Functional Area: Operations
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Edge Group career website.
