Overview
Drone Build Technician & Pilot | Witney area | £30,000pa - £40,000pa plus benefits. MARS Recruitment is hiring a Drone Build Technician & Pilot on behalf of a rapidly expanding autonomous systems specialist. This role combines technical expertise in drone construction and troubleshooting with operational proficiency in safe and compliant flight operations. The successful candidate will ensure aircraft readiness, collect mission data, maintain regulatory compliance and contribute to continuous improvement of UAS (unmanned autonomous systems) platforms and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, maintain, test, operate and deploy unmanned aircraft systems.
- Ensure aircraft readiness and safe, compliant flight operations.
- Collect mission data and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of UAS platforms and procedures.
Key Skills and Experience
- Experience building, maintaining and operating unmanned aircraft systems.
- Knowledge of UAS components, electronics, propulsion systems and flight control systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and software issues.
- Experience with mission planning and ground control software.
- Strong understanding of aviation safety principles and risk management.
- Ability to work independently and in field environments.
- Strong organisational, documentation and communication skills.
- Open A1/3 – Essential; A2 CofC – Desirable.
Application and Equality
If you are interested in pursuing a career within the UAS unmanned autonomous systems industry, building, testing, repairing and flying drones on a daily basis, please note: suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status.
