Pre-flight and Post-flight Inspections:
- Perform detailed pre-flight and post-flight inspections to ensure airworthiness and operational safety of all UAVs in the fleet.
Flight Readiness & Troubleshooting:
- Diagnose and resolve drone malfunctions, ensuring systems are mission-ready with minimal downtime.
Fleet Operations Coordination:
- Manage a fleet of over 40 drones, coordinating flight schedules, maintenance cycles, and operational logistics.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure all drone operations comply with FAA regulations and internal safety protocols.
Technical Documentation:
- Maintain detailed maintenance logs and flight records, tracking discrepancies, repairs, and part replacements.
Vendor and Manufacturer Liaison:
- Communicate directly with drone manufacturers and third-party vendors for technical support, RMA processes, and upgrades.
Logistics & Inventory Management:
- Handle shipping/receiving of drone components and manage parts inventory to ensure timely repairs and mission readiness.
Cross-functional Communication:
- Use platforms like EGDI Teams to communicate efficiently with pilots and maintenance personnel, ensuring rapid response to operational issues.
Vehicle Support Operations:
- Oversee maintenance compliance for support vehicles used in field deployments of drones.
Operational Support in the Field:
- Provide field support for drone deployments, including real-time troubleshooting, setup, and flight assistance.