UAV Pilot

About Edge

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

The UAS Pilot carries out the duties and holds the responsibilities as (designated) UAS flight crew member under the command of the PIC.

• Non
  - Operational Ground/Flight Activities. To maintain fleet serviceability and enhance UAS capability, GT,TT,FT,SIM and Equipment testing are to be carried out.
• Operational Flight Activities. To successfully comply with ADASI commitments, carrying out Internal and External Flight Operations, participating in national and international deployments.
• Maintenance of UAS Operational Currency. To maintain ADASI OPS Department operational status
• Performance of Miscellaneous OPS Tasks. To support ADASI commitments such as National/International Static and Flight Demonstrations.
• To reach min. ADASI specified PIC requirements. For career progression and broader employability.
• Generation/Maintenance of OPS Equipment Status System [Operational Equipment]. To provide management with visibility of equipment status.
• Generate and provide input in regards to local and standard operating procedures. For purposes of risk mitigation, standardization and correct practice consistent within aviation, national/international regulations and aviation standard procedures.
• Carry out Development related ground and flight activities. UAS Type enhancement.

• Appropriate UAS category, class and type rating in accordance to the Pilot Currency Flight Syllabus.
• Preferably holds civilian/military manned/unmanned aviation Flight crew license [fixed/rotary wing] incl. Radio Communication license;
  Successful completion of Higher Technical College or UAE AF Air College.
• Successful completion of UAS Type Training and no less than 24 months System time as Junior Pilot on UAS category, class and type. Min of Class 4 English Proficiency Level.

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and…