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Logistics & Delivery Operator (Small Unmanned Aircraft)

Descriptions & Duties

  • Logistics & Delivery Operator (Small Unmanned Aircraft) operates SUA-based delivery systems and ensures compliance with relevant regulations for SUA operations.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA) operation

Proficiency in operating SUA while implementing delivery workflows, regulatory compliance, and safety, using technical expertise and spatial awareness to ensure efficient and secure operations.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure) or equivalent

Professional qualification

  • Advanced Operations Permission (AOP) issued by the Civil Aviation Department

Experience

  • 1 - 2 years relevant working experience

Other specific requirements

  • 1. Good eyesight and spatial awareness

    2. Understanding of Hong Kong’s SUA regulations (e.g., airspace restrictions, payload limits) as enforced by the Civil Aviation Department

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Logistics & Delivery Operators (Small Unmanned Aircraft) work outdoors to operate SUA.

Tools

  • SUA, SUA-related software, handheld controllers, laptops, tablets

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