Project Manager - Lead UAV Pilot at Myrtle Management Consultants Limited

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.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2022.