At a Glance
- Tasks: Support live UAS missions and ensure safe flight operations.
- Company: Join a leading UAV company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive medical cover, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Exciting mix of UK and overseas work with career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Work with advanced UAV technology and make a real impact in aviation.
- Qualifications: Rotary-wing flying background and UAS ground school completion required.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 £ per year.
UAV REMOTE PILOT
UAV Talent is looking for Remote Pilots with a rotary-wing background to support a large growing UAV fleet on critical UAS operations.
A flying background brings the airmanship, airspace awareness and decision-making that these operations rely on.
You will run live flights, manage problems as they come up and keep operations safe and compliant.
The role involves a mix of UK and overseas work, with around half your time spent in the field working hands-on with advanced UAV platforms.
You will also feed back on system performance to help improve the aircraft.
The role suits experienced UAS pilots, and licensed helicopter pilots looking to move into unmanned aviation.
- ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) in executing live UAS missions
- Conduct all flight operations safely, within regulatory compliance and fully documented
- Lead safety procedures before, during and after every flight
- Troubleshoot and provide direct support during emergencies or technical issues
- Coach and support junior operators, embedding best practice
- Feed operational insight back into product development
- Maintain proficiency and readiness across all key platforms
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A rotary-wing flying background is highly valued. PPL(H) or PPL(A) holders are encouraged to apply, with PPL(H) preferred given the VTOL nature of the fleet
- Military rotary-wing pilots looking to transition into UAS are welcome
- Completed UAS ground school with hands-on flight experience
- Sound grasp of meteorology and both controlled and uncontrolled airspace
- Holds A1/A3 as a minimum (CAA/EASA); A2 Cof C preferred
- Radiotelephony certified, with clear and effective communication
- Experience on larger or long-endurance UAS platforms is an advantage, but not essential
- Composed under pressure, reliable and focused on mission success
- Fluent English (C2 level or above)
- Applicants must be sole UK nationals and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)
- WHAT IS ON OFFER
- Work with advanced UAV platforms on operationally significant tasks
- A mix of UK and overseas deployment, varied and hands-on
- Comprehensive medical cover and a competitive, experience-based salary
UAV Remote Pilot in West End employer: UAV Talent
UAV Talent is an exceptional employer for Remote Pilots, offering a dynamic work environment at the forefront of UAV technology. With around 50% of your time spent in the field across the UK and Europe, you will engage in meaningful operations that directly impact the future of unmanned aviation. The company fosters a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous learning, providing ample opportunities for professional growth while ensuring comprehensive medical cover and a competitive salary.
