Nova Sky Stories is seeking a skilled Person Manipulating the Controls (PMTC) to operate our large‑scale drone light show systems under the authority of a designated Pilot in Command (PIC).
Responsibilities
* Serve as a pilot responsible for flying shows and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices. Prioritize the safety of spectators, crew members, and surrounding airspace.
* Execute launches, holds, aborts, and recoveries under the direction of the PIC while monitoring drone health, telemetry, GNSS, and communications during flight.
* Operate ground control systems, networking, and flight software; load, verify, and execute flight plans and show content; respond in real time to system alerts, aircraft faults, or degraded conditions.
* Lead load‑in and load‑out of the entire airfield and pilot system setup; conduct pre‑flight checks on drones, batteries, ground infrastructure, and control systems; assist with post‑flight inspections, logging, and maintenance reporting.
* Coordinate closely with ground crew, technical staff, and event organizers to communicate flight plans, timing cues, and other operational considerations before, during, and after shows.
* Provide continuous feedback and evaluation of performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
* Fly large‑scale drone light shows (200–2000 drones) using the system.
* Assist with drone repairs.
Required Qualifications
* Proficient in interpreting multiple streams of data and managing time‑critical activities, staying focused and decisive during high‑pressure live operations.
* Basic understanding of engineering, electronics, and software engineering to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on drones.
* Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience flying large fleets or synchronized UAS systems.
* Background in aviation, robotics, or live technical production.
* Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FAA, EASA, GCAA, etc.).
* Experience working in touring or event‑based operations.
* Willingness to travel up to several weekends per month, to various states or countries, and remain there for 2–3 nights for shows; potential for extended periods during drone residencies.
* Capacity to lift loads up to 20 kg (44 lb) and work outdoors setting up equipment.
What Defines You
* Highly reliable, organized, and execution‑focused.
* Calm under pressure and effective in an onsite operating environment.
* Clear, proactive communicator who escalates issues early and appropriately.
* Team‑oriented, humble, and eager to learn.
* Motivated by operational excellence, consistency, and continuous improvement.
* Interested in growing into increased production ownership over time.
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