Myrtle Management Consultants Limited - Our client, a leading drone service provider in Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Manager - Lead UAV Pilot
Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos,
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary
We are currently accepting applications for Lead UAV Drone Pilot to lead and manage the operational and strategic affairs of the business.
You shall be the Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning and execution of projects. Your duties include planning, designing, executing, and monitoring every aspect of a specific project.
Other duties and responsibilities of a Project Manager include but are not limited to: Liaising with clients to identify project requirements, and planning delivery timelines and costs.
The successful candidate should be ready to Pilot UAVs on any occasion.
Preferred candidates should be an expatriate from Eastern Europe, South Africa, India, or China geographical regions.
Job Description
Developing detailed project plans to guide clients, staff members and project teams and revising based on changing needs and requirements of client
Selecting suitable staff for the execution of projects
Monitoring project performance to ensure project execution to the highest standard
Compiling and submitting project status reports to senior management
Manage drone pilot employee availability, time-off requests, and call-offs for the Drone Platoon
Meet all contractual and budgeted scheduled hours while assuring that overtime and non-billable hours are minimised and review and correct shift punches
Draft policies and procedures to ensure that the business is run procedurally
Compile daily drone shift reports, complete safety and risk assessments before all flights, and after-action reviews post-flight
Check drones before a flight to ensure safe and proper business operation
Perform preflight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks
Analyse weather forecasts to provide safe flights
Document pre-and post-flight logs
Monitor drones during flight
Plan drone flight routes. Navigate drones along designated paths
Gather information or produce aerial data, as needed. Perform equipment testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Snag list preparation and ensure resolution
There will be extensive travelling needed based on business requirements and roles.
Qualifications
BE / BTECH - Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aeronautical
UAV Pilots license up to BVLOS level (commercial pilots license will suffice in place of BVLOS certificationn
Minimum 5 years UAV Pilot experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in any Project Management role (does not have to necessarily be in the UAV industry) Project Management qualifications are a nice to have but not a must have
Understanding English is mandatory (Read / Write / Comprehend)
Drone Flying Experience in a lead capacity is added advantage
An understanding of standard drone operating systems
Possess excellent written & verbal communication skills and effectively communicate with the field, management, and clients alike.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills required.
Must be detail-oriented and highly organised.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
Must be proactive and solution-orientated
Must be able to multi-task and self-manage in a dynamic environment
Must be focused on the company’s core values and business objectives
Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards
Availability beyond the regular 9 am-5 pm work schedule.
Remuneration and Benefits
Salary - $3,000 – $5000 per month
2 or 3 Bedroom Fully Furnished Accommodation
Transportation – staff car and driver
Travel – 2 business class tickets to the home country annually
The candidate should be willing to sign up for at least 1 year of hire.