Drone Operations Manager

Lead the future of UAV weather sensing

UAV Talent is seeking a forward-thinkingUAS Operations Managerto spearhead the next generation ofautomated drone operationsacross the UK and Europe. You’ll be at the helm of a world-class programme focused on atmospheric data and climate research-driven by advanced,highly autonomous UAS platforms.

This is not your standard drone job. It’s about scaling BVLOS missions, integrating cutting-edge payloads, and crafting the aviation systems that underpin a truly automated fleet. You’ll own regulatory readiness, technical operations, and client integration in one of the most exciting sectors in aerospace.

What You’ll be working on:

Operational Strategy & Compliance

• Lead and evolve all regulatory documentation -Operations Manuals and the SORA Package
• OwnOperational Authorisation submissionsand airspace access processes across CAA, EASA, and ANSPs.
• Build and maintain the systems that enable safe, repeatableBVLOS autonomous flight.

Fleet & Mission Oversight

• Ensureairworthiness, spares availability, and mission readiness across the dron...