Unmanned Aircraft

Our client, based in Alton, Hampshire it seeking an Air Operations Safety & Regulation Lead to support a hugely exciting and growing project, developing novel High-Altitude UAV technologies.

Reporting directly to the Flight Operations Manager, the Air Operations Safety & Regulation Lead is responsible for managing, coordinating and delivery of all Safety & Regulation activity within the Flight Operations team.

As part of this role you will be responsible for undertaking activities such as:

·     Manage, coordinate and deliver all Safety & Regulation activity.

·     Assess and deliver Regulation needs analysis.

·     Lead the Air Operations team in Safety and regulatory compliance matters.

·     Form part of the Flight operations Air crew.

·     Support Flight Test deployments as a Manual/External Pilot.

·     Support additional ad-hoc Flight Operations tasks.

The candidate should have the following:

Essential:

• Previous UAV operations experience with a knowledge and understanding of technologies relevant to High Altitude Long Endurance UAVs (HALE UAVs).
• Ability to lead a team, with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Experience with working with civil, military or range approval authorities and Aviation Rules and Regulations including international Unmanned Systems Regulations.
• Understanding of Flight planning, meteorology, system preparation and airspace management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly even under high pressure situations and a demonstrable ability to make and implement complex risk-based decisions under pressure.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills to be able to work with stakeholders at all levels, both military and civilian.
• Understanding of Flight planning, meteorology, system preparation and airspace management.
• Confidence to talk to engage with customers for key stakeholders.
• Ability to travel and be deployed on projects internationally working under austere conditions.
• Understanding of engineering test plans and how to conduct them.

Desirable:

• Private Pilot’s Licence or better or Military flying experience.
• Significant, documented UAS or R/C flying experience.
• Qualified to degree level in Engineering, Physics, Electronics, other practical scientific discipline.
• Experience in uniformed service, or experience working with defence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and using computer systems.
• Ability to mentor and train other users.
• Careful and organised approach to tasks.
• Reliable in respect of quality and timeliness of deliverable items.
• Evidence of taking ownership of problems/high level requirements.

Location

UK-based and other locations including Domestic and International Assignments.