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Remote Pilot

OverviewJob Title: Remote PilotLocation: Westcott, Aylesbury – 25%, Remote – 25% , International Travel – 50%Department: Flight OperationsType: Full-time, PermanentAbout Us:Founded in 2018, Skyports is at the forefront of the Advanced Air Mobility revolution, developing and operating cutting-edge infrastructure for electric air taxis and using drone technology to transform business operations across industries.Our business is split into two key areas:Skyports...

Skyports Drone Services
Bury

Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer UAV / Drone Industry | Next-Gen Flight Technology Based: Loughborough, Leicester (In office role) Salary: £45k    If drones are more than a job to you, keep reading.   This role is for people who want to help shape how new UAV technology actually gets used.   We are working with a company at the cutting edge of the UAV...

Precision People
Loughborough

Electronics Engineer

Role: Electronics Engineer Location: North London Salary: Starting at £40k Unify are excited to be supporting our client in finding an Electronics Engineer to support all aspects of the R&D for new Drone / UAS products Applications without drone experience will not be considered As the Electronics Engineer you will: Build and assemble electronic prototypes for drone / UAS platforms...

Unify
Highgate
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What Hiring Managers Look for First in UAV Job Applications (UK Guide)

Whether you’re aiming for roles in UAV design, robotics/controls engineering, autonomy & computer vision, flight test & certification, embedded systems, operations, ground control software, systems integration or regulatory compliance, the way you present yourself in an application can make or break your chances — and that often happens before the hiring manager reads past your first few lines. In the UK UAV/jobs market, recruiters and hiring managers scan applications rapidly. They look for relevant experience, measurable delivery, technical credibility, domain awareness and safety/regulatory understanding — often making a decision within the first 10–20 seconds. This guide breaks down exactly what hiring managers look for first in UAV applications, why those signals matter, and how to structure your CV, portfolio and cover letter so you get noticed — not filtered out.

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The Skills Gap in UAV Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) — commonly known as drones — are among the fastest-growing technologies globally. From infrastructure inspection and agriculture to emergency response, surveying, logistics and defence, UAVs are transforming how organisations gather data, deliver services and improve efficiency. In the UK, demand for UAV professionals is increasing rapidly. Yet despite a growing number of graduates with engineering, robotics or aerospace backgrounds, employers continue to report a persistent problem: Many graduates are not ready for real UAV jobs. This is not a reflection of intelligence or academic effort. It is a widening skills gap between what universities teach and what employers actually need in the UAV sector. This article explores that gap in depth — what universities do well, where programmes fall short, why the divide exists, what employers actually want, and how jobseekers can bridge the gap to build a successful career in UAVs.

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UAV Jobs for Career Switchers in Their 30s, 40s & 50s (UK Reality Check)

UAVs (drones) have moved far beyond hobby flying. In the UK, they are now used every day for surveying, infrastructure inspection, construction progress, environmental monitoring, emergency response, film production, agriculture, offshore work & security. That growth has created a wide range of UAV job opportunities — and many of the most realistic routes into the sector are well suited to career switchers in their 30s, 40s & 50s. This article gives you a straight UK reality check on UAV careers: what roles genuinely exist, what training you really need, how long it takes to become employable, where the money is, what employers actually look for & whether age matters (usually far less than people assume).

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