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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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