Drone Show Pilot

About the role

Cyberdrone, an international pioneer in drone light shows, is looking for a reliable Drone Show Pilot to join its UAE-based flight operations team. The pilot prepares, sets up and flies drone fleets for shows across the Middle East, the European Union and occasionally elsewhere, working alongside experienced crews. The role is hands-on and involves evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays, with frequent travel, sometimes at short notice.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and fly drone shows, including site preparation, drone layout, rehearsals and live performances
• Follow Cyberdrone's SOPs, checklists and safety procedures on every show, without shortcuts
• Carry out pre-flight and post-flight inspections, routine maintenance, battery management and basic troubleshooting
• Keep flight logs, maintenance records and show reports accurate and up to date
• Support the operations team with local flight permits and site requirements in each country
• Prepare, pack, ship and unpack equipment, and help with warehouse and maintenance tasks
• Work with international crews, clients and event partners on site, and share field feedback to improve procedures and equipment

Required profile

• Proven hands-on drone flying experience, in FPV and/or multi-drone (swarm) operations
• Reliable, structured and methodical, following checklists and procedures every time
• Solid understanding of flight safety and basic aviation rules for drones
• Technical aptitude for troubleshooting hardware, batteries, radio links and software
• Willingness to travel frequently, often for several days or weeks at a time and at short notice
• Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays
• Valid passport and ability to travel easily to destinations across the EU, Latin America, Africa and beyond
• Comfortable working outdoors, handling physical setup tasks and in varied weather
• Good English communication skills

Required skills

• FPV and/or multi-drone (swarm) drone flying
• Battery management and basic troubleshooting of radio links and software
• Flight log keeping and record maintenance

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Medical insurance and 24 paid annual leave days
• Training on Cyberdrone's proprietary drone show technology
• Opportunity to fly at major events and landmark celebrations worldwide
• A relaxed, supportive and collaborative working environment