Remote Pilot Specialist

Overview

Remote Pilot Specialist at Skyports Drone Services. Hybrid location: Manchester/Aylesbury (25% hangar based, 25% remote based, 50% travel). Full-time, permanent in the Flight Operations department.

About Us

Founded in 2018, Skyports is at the forefront of the Advanced Air Mobility revolution, developing and operating infrastructure for electric air taxis and using drone technology to transform business operations across industries. Our business is split into two key areas:

• Skyports Drone Services: uses drones to streamline logistics, capture data, and enhance operational efficiency, with a focus on rural deliveries, surveying, surveillance, and maritime services.
• Skyports Infrastructure: designs, builds, owns, and operates vertiports to enable eVTOL operations in cities worldwide.

There has never been a more exciting time to be part of our mission to reshape the future of air mobility.

The Role

We’re looking for a Remote Pilot Specialist with proven defense or commercial flying experience to join our fast-growing Drone Services team. This role is about owning complex operations, contributing to strategic missions, and pushing the boundaries of aviation.

You’ll be flying the latest drones in challenging environments—solving problems that make a difference, from offshore energy logistics to surveillance. This is not a desk job.

There’s no such thing as a normal week in this role. Examples of responsibilities include:

• Flying emergency response missions in busy ports, supporting port authorities.
• Remotely piloting drones from our Singapore ROC to deliver cargo to vessels.
• Conducting environmental surveillance missions for regulatory bodies (e.g., monitoring reservoirs, shorelines, flood zones).
• Traveling to set up new flight operations (e.g., Brunei, UAE), training local teams, running test missions, and enabling live operations.
• Planning missions, writing reports, logging flights, and maintaining skills from home or regional offices.
• Overseas training with our global team and learning from BVLOS instructors.

Wherever you are, your core expectations remain: fly safely, deliver high-quality results, and push the boundaries of what drones can do.

Responsibilities & Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• A certified Remote Pilot with defense or commercial flying experience, strong BVLOS operations, and solid knowledge of drone platforms, maintenance, and systems integration.
• Mission ownership skills: ConOps development, risk assessments, regulatory compliance to ensure safe, efficient, and future-ready operations.
• Experience leading teams in high-pressure environments; clear, confident communication with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to handle complexity and a curiosity for continuous learning and growth, with willingness to expand horizons alongside BVLOS experts.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in an innovative and growing industry.
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment with ample professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team culture.

How To Apply

If you’re passionate about aviation and want to be part of a pioneering company transforming transportation, submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and fit for this role. Skyports is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.

Additional information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Airlines and Aviation