Flight Operations Manager UK

20 hours ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Sonomatic Limited Full time
Chief Remote Pilot Role

Established in 2013, our company is a renowned drone services & data solutions business. With an impeccable safety record and ISO certification, we provide quality data to clients throughout the United Kingdom.

We are seeking an experienced Chief Remote Pilot to provide vital support to our operational teams. In this role, you will guide them in policies and procedures, lead and develop a robust operational standard, promoting our core values of people, safety, quality and innovation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Safety Management: Prepare and implement safe work method statements and job risk assessments.
  • Data Management: Ensure all flight data and RPAS information is up-to-date in our application platform.
  • Compliance: Ensure all flights comply with CAA regulations and our operations manual.
  • Risk Management: Apply risk management principles to all work activities to demonstrate ALARP.
  • Training and Supervision: Train and supervise RPs in consultation with the Accountable Manager.
  • Conversions and Testing: Conduct and/or supervise conversions, training, and testing to prescribed company standards and CAA regulations.
  • Pilot Oversight: Oversee practical LPC and sign off company acceptance of pilot training checks.
  • Qualification and Training Records: Maintain RPs Qualification and Training Records, including monitoring RPs medical status, fitness to fly & personal logbooks.
  • Maintenance Liaison: Maintain a close liaison with the maintenance contractor where applicable.

We require:

  • A UK remote pilot licence.
  • An OGUK Offshore Medical.
  • A minimum of 3 years' Oil & Gas experience.
  • A minimum of 3 Years' Visual Inspection experience (desirable).
  • A minimum of 2 years' Surveying/photogrammetry experience (desirable).
  • Experience in computer-based technology and commercially available reporting software.
  • A good knowledge of Client/HSE requirements for NDT inspection, procedures, risk assessments, and COSHH.

This role comes with a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer flexible working arrangements and permanent United Kingdom working rights are required for eligibility.



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