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Drone Technician
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 6 days ago
- Salary
- AED 6k–9k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Engineering & Technology
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Job Title: UAV / Drone Technician Job Summary: Responsible for inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and testing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground control stations to ensure operational readiness and flight safety. Key Responsibilities: • Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on drone airframes, motors, electronics, and sensors. • Conduct pre- and post-flight inspections. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in flight controllers and communication systems. • Update firmware, navigate systems (GPS/GNSS), and calibrate payloads. • Manage spare parts inventory and maintain accurate maintenance logs. Requirements: • Degree or diploma in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. • Proven experience in UAV maintenance or advanced electronic systems. • Strong proficiency in flight control software, electronics repair, and testing tools. • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- Proven experience in UAV maintenance or advanced electronic systems.
- Strong proficiency in flight control software, electronics repair, and testing tools.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on drone airframes, motors, electronics, and sensors.
- Conduct pre- and post-flight inspections.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in flight controllers and communication systems.
- Update firmware, navigate systems (GPS/GNSS), and calibrate payloads.
- Manage spare parts inventory and maintain accurate maintenance logs.
Skills
- UAV maintenance
- flight control software
- electronics repair
- testing tools
- firmware updates
- GPS/GNSS navigation
- payload calibration
- spare parts inventory management
- pre-flight and post-flight inspections
- troubleshooting complex technical issues
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