External Pilot/UAV Operator

Overview

The 91st Separate Okhtyrka Support Brigade is an engineering troops formation within the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, whose main tasks are the construction and expansion of engineering obstacle systems and fortifications, preparing bridges and dams for demolition, and mining and demining objects. Since March 2014, the regiment's personnel have fought in Sloviansk, Savur-Mohyla, Vodiane, Ilovaisk, and the Luhansk and Donetsk airports, as well as in many other hot spots. With the start of the full-scale invasion by russian forces, the unit has successfully carried out its assigned combat missions to prevent the advance of enemy troops and to liberate captured Ukrainian territories. On February 24, 2022, the 91st Separate Support Brigade was the first to take the brunt of a massive strike by russian forces in the city of Okhtyrka: the russian army suffered significant losses in equipment and personnel.

Responsibilities:

• controlling UAVs during reconnaissance and monitoring missions, gathering information
• adjusting artillery fire on enemy positions and equipment
• conducting aerial reconnaissance of enemy positions
• preparing UAVs for flights, checking equipment before launch
• analyzing data from UAV cameras and sensors, analysis, and providing operational reports
• providing escort for groups from other units while carrying out their tasks

Requirements:

• secondary, vocational secondary, or higher education
• experience piloting UAVs will be an advantage
• ability to work with mobile applications and electronic devices
• age from 18
• fitness for military service by state of health
• a high level of self-discipline
• attentiveness, responsibility, and ability to make quick decisions

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
• possibility of transferring current servicemen with the direct commander's consent
• monetary allowance from 20,000 to 120,000 hryvnias depending on the assigned task and place of service
• guaranteed annual main leave of 30 days + additional 10-day leave for family circumstances
• Combat Veteran status
• completion of specialized training and ongoing opportunities for development