Operations Lead - EPC, Heavy Logistics, Drone-Enabled Projects, - Amber Win at The ePlane Company

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

EPC, Heavy Logistics, Drone Operations, Flight Instruction, Project Delivery, Safety Management, Cost Control, Productivity Tracking, Drone Flight Instruction, DGCA Compliance, Pilot Training, Remote Site Management, Mechanized Operations, OEE Tracking, Continuous Improvement, Risk Assessment

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

*Note: - This position is for our subsidiary company, Amber Wings Pvt Ltd Own end-to-end execution of high-intensity EPC / heavy logistics projects while simultaneously leading drone flight operations as a Flight Instructor. This dual-hat role is responsible for project, delivery, safety, cost, productivity, pilot capability, and flight excellence across remote sites in India. Core Accountability Operational Excellence: Safe, on-time, on-budget delivery of complex field projects Flight Excellence: Disciplined, compliant, and high-performance drone operations People Leadership: Strong teams, trained pilots, zero compromise on safety Key Responsibilities Operations Leadership Lead on-ground execution of EPC / heavy logistics projects in remote environments. Own site safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and schedule adherence. Manage mechanized operations and integrate drone workflows into execution plans. Act as a single point of accountability for site delivery, contractors, and clients. Track productivity, utilization, OEE, and cost metrics; drive continuous improvement. Drone Flight Instruction & Safety Act as Project-Level Drone Flight Instructor / Lead Pilot (for initial phase of project). Train, assess, certify, and standardize drone pilots and the corresponding processes across project sites. Approve pilots and missions based on complexity, risk, terrain, and payload. Own flight SOPs, compliance, incident investigation, and DGCA adherence. Drive a safety-first flight culture under high execution pressure. Ideal Candidate Profile 10+ years in EPC / construction / power transmission / heavy logistics operations/ Defence background with a valid Pilot license. 3+ years as an instructor having trained Pilots in various types of drones. Proven leader in remote, high-risk, high-pressure project environments. Comfortable is daily, weekly and monthly reporting. Certified Drone Pilot; DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate required (Medium category) Willing to travel to site (for setting up operations) and to Chennai (to train Pilots What Success Looks Like Projects delivered safely, predictably, and profitably. Drone operations run with zero safety shortcuts and high productivity. Pilots trained, certified, and mission-ready so that Operations can be run smoothly. Location: Chennai

Responsibilities

This dual-hat role involves owning the end-to-end execution of high-intensity EPC/heavy logistics projects while simultaneously leading drone flight operations as a Flight Instructor across remote sites. Key duties include ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget project delivery and maintaining disciplined, compliant, and high-performance drone operations.