Britney Benjamin did not set out to become Guyana’s only female offshore drone pilot. But her curiosity about how things work and her drive to do more paved the way. “My journey of becoming a field technician and a drone pilot was both challenging and rewarding,” she said.
“Growing up, I was always curious about how things worked, especially technology and heavy-duty machines.” After completing secondary school, she enrolled at the Essequibo Technical Institute. “That experience lit a spark,” she recalled. “I realized I could thrive in this space.”
She landed her first job at Farmsup Limited, where she spent five years, rising to become a fuel pump specialist and later a senior in her department. But that was not enough for Britney. She craved new challenges, wanted to expand her skills, and felt a deep desire to move beyond the confines of the workshop and into a role where she could make a broader impact, one that combined her technical expertise with innovation and fieldwork.
“I wanted to be more than just a fuel pump specialist,” she explained. “I wanted to spread my wings. I know I had the potential to do better.” Click here to read more.
