Position: Drone Operator
Location: Omorate, Branch Office, SNNPR
Experience: Fresh Graduate
Salary: As per the company scale.
Job Description – Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform drone spraying of fertilizers on crops by established procedures and guidelines.
- Strong knowledge of drone technology.
- Understanding local drone laws.
- Ensure the proper maintenance and upkeeping of drones on a daily basis.
- Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks to prevent accidents and minimize risks.
- Keep drone batteries charged at all times to ensure uninterrupted operation.
- Follow instructions from the supervisor and/or Manager regarding flight plans and operational protocols.
- Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while operating drones and spraying fertilizer.
- Safely transport drones within a range of 25 to 50 kilometers daily.
- Gather necessary information and data as required for agricultural operations.
Job Requirements For FRI-EL Ethiopia Farming:
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, and related fields (Aviation, Physical Science, Computer Science, or Engineering)
Experience: Minimum of 0 up to 1-year experience
Required Competencies:
- Must be willing to be certified as a drone pilot by the company.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Amharic and English.
- Preferably have experience in agricultural drone spraying services.
- Familiarity with agricultural operations, crop protection, and mapping.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols and checklists.
- Ability to ride a bike and transport drone equipment safely.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Basic knowledge of weather patterns and forecasts.
- Ability to work in a team and adapt to changing work environments and hard weather conditions.
Application Method
To apply for this position, please use the following link or send your application letter and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (with credential documents) to recruitments@fri-el-ethiopia.com on/before the application deadline of March 2, 2024.
Only short-listed candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.
Contact Number: Addis Ababa office Tel. 011 5 58 20 77 / +251 911 06 06 43.