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UAV Pilot

3 months ago

White Waltham Berkshire, United Kingdom Retrack Personnel Holdings Limited Full time €38,000

Hello,

My client in Maidenhead is looking for a UAV Pilot based in Maidenhead due to expansion.

This role involves a diverse range of UAV flight testing and operations for a talented, flexible, and passionate Pilot with experience in UAV commercial flying in the UK. This person must embrace the challenge of delivering outstanding results on their own without the need for constant supervision.

They require an experienced UAS/drone test Pilot to fly their aircraft for production and experimental tests, evaluate performance and demonstrate capability to our customers. The Pilot will also manage the “backend” and support activities related to flight operations that ensure the smooth functioning of flight operations such as taking responsibility for their relationship with the regulatory authorities, managing the company flight logs and being the go-to person for flight operations knowledge and manuals.

This position involves being in command of some of the biggest eVTOL UAVs in operation and testing novel airborne systems in pioneering trials as well as owning the background noise and processes that keeps things moving.

Responsibilities:

* Test flights in conjunction with the engineering team

* Operational and demonstration flights for customers

* Ensuring flight logs are maintained

* Being the go-to person for flight operations and regulatory knowledge

* Ensuring flights days always run smoothly and safely

Skills and Experience Required:

* Professionalism is of the utmost importance.

* Experience of over 20kg MTOM UAVs

* One of the following (existing or expired) GVC / BMFA / PFCO / PFAW

* Management of time

* A demonstrable flight record of UAV operations

* An understanding of aviation regulations

* A methodical and logical approach to information recording and management

* An analytical approach to the work, a desire to understand and take ownership of an issue

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

* The ability to quickly understand and apply changing information such as regulations and requirements

* Be a team focused player

* Occasionally work remotely in the UK and abroad

Desirable:

* Experience of engineering

* Experience of electromechanical assembly

* Experience of home building radio-controlled aircraft or robotic vehicles

* Category B Driving License

The Opportunity:

This position will suit an experienced individual to apply their skills from a similar flight test and operational environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years' experience in a hands-on position.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their current work experience and to be involved in the next generation of UAV technologies providing superb learning and development opportunity for you and the ability to influence the creation of innovative solutions.

Benefits:

* Company Pension scheme

* 20 days of Annual Leave + bank holidays

* Three-day long weekend every fortnight (Fri-Sun)

* Freshly cooked all you can eat meat and vegetarian lunch on Friday

* Casual dress

* Job Type: Full-time

* On-site parking

Schedule:

* Monday to Friday

* Work Location: In person

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

Location: Maidenhead
Salary: £38K

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