AddressBased at our North Sydney studios, we have an exciting and rare opportunity for a Chief Remote Pilot to join the Nine Broadcast Operations team.
As the Chief Remote Pilot, you'll manage all aspects of our drone operations, ensuring top-tier video production. You'll liaise with key stakeholders, serving as the primary contact for CASA on regulatory matters. Additionally, you'll oversee pilot training, compliance, maintenance, and R&D. Acting as the main advisor to our air safety compliance group, you'll handle broader aviation requirements and communication with stakeholders and third-party suppliers for flight approvals.
This role involves national travel for operations, training, audits, and compliance checks.
Day to day responsibilities include but aren't limited to:
- Manage RPAS operations and operators for a large fleet, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Develop and maintain regulatory responsibilities of the ReOC.
- Coordinate training for Remote Pilot staff and ensure CASR compliance.
- Serve as main contact for CASA and flight authorisation.
- Advise Nine’s Aviation Safety Compliance Committee on requirements.
- Oversee communication with third-party aviation due diligence suppliers.
- Develop workflows and applications for safe and legal flight operations.
- Maintain documentation, investigate incidents, and stay updated on regulatory changes.
