Russia's biggest jobs website, HeadHunter, is advertising for drone operators to protect the skies above Moscow, with no previous experience required.
The online ad says candidates are being sought for a volunteer unit called the Combat Army Reserve Force that is tasked with “ensuring the capital’s security using modern technical solutions and surveillance systems”.
“You will work with high-tech equipment designed to protect the urban environment,” it says.
The job description includes pre-flight preparation and operation of drones, carrying out reconnaissance missions and “conducting flights to collect datasets, by day and at night”.
Candidates require only ‘basic technical skills’ and a desire to progress in the field.
But the pay – starting at $1,950 per month – compares unfavourably with the average for Moscow of more than 200,000 roubles.
In a review of the employer, a person posting as ‘Lead Inspector’ wrote: “An excellent, close-knit team; there were great opportunities for growth, a positive corporate culture, the chance to choose work that suited my interests, and support from management. Salary is performance-based, meaning you can increase your earnings.”
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