Our client is seeking a Certified Drone Operator to perform drone-based cleaning operations across project sites in the UAE, operating commercial drones for cleaning building facades, glass surfaces, solar panels, roofs, and other exterior structures.
About the Role — Drone-Based Facade Cleaning
Core Scope: Drone-based cleaning of facades, glass, solar panels, roofs, and exterior structures
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — Project Sites
Salary Tiers: AED 5,000-6,000/month with valid drone licence; AED 2,500-3,000/month without
Travel: Willing to travel across the UAE for project assignments
Department: Operations
 Career Impact & Drone Operations Opportunity
Strategic Location: Abu Dhabi — a growing hub for high-rise construction and maintenance
Technical Ownership: Operate drone-based cleaning systems safely and efficiently
Licence Pathway: Candidates without a licence considered based on relevant experience
Career Growth: Build specialized commercial drone operation and maintenance expertise
 Position Overview
The role involves operating commercial drones for cleaning building facades, glass surfaces, solar panels, roofs, and other exterior structures, while ensuring strict compliance with operational and safety procedures. This role covers drone operations, site and safety management, equipment maintenance, and detailed documentation across UAE project sites.
 Why This Role Matters: As Certified Drone Operator, you operate drone-based cleaning systems safely and efficiently, conducting pre-flight and post-flight inspections, perform drone cleaning of facades, glass, solar panels, roofs, and exterior surfaces, monitoring weather and site conditions before operations, conduct site inspections and risk assessments, establishing required safety zones and barricades, inspect and maintain drones, batteries, controllers, pumps, hoses, and nozzles, performing routine preventive maintenance, complete daily work and operational reports, maintaining drone flight logs and before-and-after photographs, and ensure the safety of the public, property, clients, and project personnel throughout every operation.
Key Responsibilities
Drone Operations
- Operate drone-based cleaning systems safely and efficiently
- Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections
- Perform drone cleaning of facades, glass, solar panels, roofs, and exterior surfaces
Site & Safety Operations
- Conduct site inspections and risk assessments before commencing work
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, and site representatives
- Ensure necessary permits and approvals are in place before operations
Equipment Maintenance
- Inspect and maintain drones, batteries, controllers, pumps, hoses, nozzles, and accessories
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and assist with basic troubleshooting
Documentation
- Complete daily work and operational reports, maintaining flight logs
- Submit before-and-after photographs and prepare service completion reports
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Aviation, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field preferred
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of commercial drone operating experience preferred
- Experience in drone-based facade cleaning, high-rise cleaning, or industrial drone operations is an advantage
- Experience with cleaning systems and pressure-washing equipment preferred
Licence Requirements
- Candidates with a valid UAE drone/remote pilot licence or certification will be given preference
- Candidates without a currently valid drone licence may also be considered based on relevant experience
- Must be willing and eligible to meet applicable UAE requirements for commercial drone operations
Essential Skills
- Strong drone piloting and flight-planning skills
- Knowledge of drone operational and safety procedures
- Site evaluation and risk-assessment skills
- Comfortable working outdoors and at high-rise project locations
- Flexible to work weekends, night shifts, or emergency call-outs
About the Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to work on drone-based facade and high-rise cleaning projects across the UAE, combining commercial drone piloting with equipment maintenance and detailed operational documentation. Success in the role is measured through compliance, zero preventable flight incidents, timely project completion, consistent cleaning quality, and high client satisfaction.
Career Excellence: Build specialized commercial drone operation expertise in the fast-growing facade and high-rise cleaning sector, with a clear salary pathway tied to licensing status.
Who Should Apply?
- Licensed Drone Pilots:Â With a valid UAE drone/remote pilot licence
- Commercial Drone Operators:Â With 2+ years of relevant flight experience
- Facade & High-Rise Cleaning Specialists:Â Comfortable working at height on commercial sites
- Mechanically-Minded Technicians:Â Skilled in basic drone maintenance and troubleshooting
- Safety-Focused, Flexible Workers:Â Willing to travel and work variable schedules across UAE projects
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