Navigator / UAV Loadout Specialist
This crew member is responsible for route planning, navigation, antenna setup, and tactical mission preparation. They also handle the drone’s technical pre-flight preparation, equipment readiness, and order at the launch site
Responsibilities
• install, connect, and test antennas
• replace battery packs on the antenna system and check charge levels before each flight
• know the operational area map, routes, and landmarks to guide the pilot accurately to the target
• plan routes and approach options to the target, taking terrain and potential obstacles into account
• identify the primary target and contingency targets in case of emergencies (e.g., battery drop or inability to engage the primary)
• locate secondary targets in the vicinity of the primary target before and during the mission
• study the terrain: canyons, natural cover, areas with poor/good signal, and opportunities for concealment or route changes
• assemble, inspect, and arm the FPV drone with munitions before flight; handle safe disarming in emergency situations
• have a clear, practiced procedure for loading munitions onto the drone
• monitor and place timely orders for munitions and consumables
• ensure continuous readiness of aircraft throughout the shift
• transport the drone to the launch position and assist with launch
• maintain order in the storage area and equipment depot
• keep the launch and prep area clean and organized
Requirements
• proficiency in English for communication
• secondary-specialized or higher education (technical background preferred)
• interest in working with UAVs, eagerness to train, and ability to learn new skills quickly
• teamwork skills, responsibility, and discipline
• medically fit for military service
• physical endurance and readiness for field missions
• prior experience piloting UAVs is an advantage
• no alcohol or drug dependency
Terms
• base salary: USD 1200 per month
• additional pay: up to USD 1700, depending on task complexity and location
• MOS 216 (UAV Operator) bonus: USD 200–300 per month (in combat zones)
• 3-year contract with possibility to void after 6 month
• one-month specialized training course led by professional instructors.
• full provision of everything required to perform duties
• complete social benefits package provided by the state