ABOUT THE POSITION

Drone Pilot Agriculture

Chingola/ Solwezi/ Mpongwe Area – Zambia: Our client is looking for a Drone Pilot to join the team.
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant industry qualifications with supporting references or proof of experience.
• Remote Pilots Licence
• Agricultural background essential
• Previous drone crop spraying experience
• Computer literate
• Must have ownership mentality
• Strong management skills
• Ability to work well independently and within a team
• Maintenance and mechanically orientated
• Must be willing to travel
• Valid drivers license

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining the company’s fleet of drones and associated aerial application equipment.
• Compiling weekly performance reports.
• Providing regular projections for upcoming works.
• Overseeing the management of the spraying team and ensuring effective skills transfer to the rest of the team, working under him.
• Managing all drone related activities and requirements.
• Effectively utilising modern technology to plan work and maximise operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establishing and growing the spraying divisions contracting footprint around Zambia.
• Promoting our services to prospective clients and ensuring we offer a competitive, industry leading service.
• Compiling reports for submission to clients after works have been completed.
• Managing different spraying contracting teams

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

Desired Skills:

• Drone
• Drone pilot
• Agriculture
• Aerial application equipment

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma