National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Drone Operator Pilot - Graduate Considered

RedTech Recruitment
Birmingham
23 hours ago
Create job alert

A unique and fantastic opportunity for a STEM Graduate or experienced Drone Pilot to work for a technology company developing cutting-edge imaging systems. Having grown rapidly, they are looking to bring on a Drone Pilot to work within their technical and customer support team. This team operates advanced drone systems in live customer environments, supports onboarding, and contributes to product development and testing. This role ideally suits either an experienced drone pilot, or a recent Graduate who has a strong understanding of flight navigation and the mechanics that power a drone. They are happy to assist a graduate towards gaining their drone pilot's license.


Location:Based in Cambridge (UK), with 50% travel to global client sites – must hold a full, clean UK driving licence and be in a personal position to freely travel.


Salary:£35,000 - £45,000 per annum + annual performance-based bonus + stock option plan + benefits package (including pension scheme and private health insurance).


Requirements for Drone Pilot Operator

• Ideally, you will have demonstrated experience operating drones, however, graduates with a strong understanding of flight navigation and the mechanics that power a drone are encouraged to apply

•Any familiarity with UAV mission planning software and data post-processing tools would be beneficial.

• Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to quickly grasp imaging system concepts.

•You MUST be in a position to travel frequently - this idea should excite you, as travel can be global and at short notice

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on customer experience.

• Ability to work independently in field conditions and collaboratively across teams.

Experience in the following is beneficial: Multispectral or thermal imaging payloads; precision agriculture; remote sensing; environmental monitoring; camera systems; optics; imaging data workflows; UK CAA regulations, UAV mission planning software; data post-processing tools; basic scripting or programming knowledge (e.g., Python).


Responsibilities for Drone Pilot Operator

• Operate advanced drone systems for customer demonstrations, onboarding sessions, and field testing.

• Plan and execute drone flight missions tailored for product demonstrations.

• Test and evaluate new payloads and product features, providing structured feedback to engineering teams.

• Support pilot training for customers and partners, including setup and safe operation of systems.

• Collect, analyse, and document flight data and performance reports.

• Maintain drone hardware and ground control equipment, performing basic troubleshooting and field repairs.

• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and marketing teams to refine customer experience and system performance.


What the role offers:

• Opportunity to work with advanced imaging technologies and hands-on product development.

• Competitive salary with annual bonus and stock options.

• Private health insurance and pension scheme.

• Opportunities for UK and international travel.

• Professional development in a growing, innovative company.


Applications

If you would like to apply for this unique Drone Pilot role, then please send your CV via the relevant links!


We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by separately emailing (if this email address has been removed by the job-board, full contact details are readily available on our website).


Keywords – Drone Pilot / UAV Operator / Drone Technician / Imaging Specialist / Multispectral Drone / Remote Sensing / Precision Agriculture / Aerial Survey / Drone Engineer / Camera Systems / Python / UAV Mission Planning / Flight Operations / Aerospace Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Robotics / Computer Science / Software Engineering / Remote Sensing / Geospatial Science / GIS / Physics / Environmental Science / Agricultural Engineering / Photonics / Optical Engineering / Imaging Science / Mechatronics / Mathematics / Graduate


RedTech Recruitment Ltd focus on finding roles for Engineers and Scientists. Even if the above role isn’t of interest, please visit our website to see our other opportunities.


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Drone Operator Pilot - Graduate Considered

Drone Operator Pilot - Graduate Considered

Drone Operator Pilot - Graduate Considered

Drone Pilot Operator - Graduate

Drone Pilot Operator

Drone Pilot Operator

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

How to Present UAV Solutions to Non-Technical Audiences: A Public Speaking Guide for Job Seekers

Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are revolutionising industries—from agriculture and infrastructure to emergency response and environmental monitoring. But as UAVs become more advanced, so does the need to clearly explain what they do, how they work, and why they matter to people outside the engineering world. Whether you're applying for a UAV pilot role, drone software engineer position, regulatory consultant, or operations manager, your ability to present UAV technology and applications to non-technical audiences is a skill that UK employers are increasingly testing in interviews. This guide will help you structure your presentation, simplify technical content, design clear visuals, and confidently respond to common stakeholder questions—so you can stand out in interviews and lead effectively on the job.

UAV Jobs UK 2025: 50 Companies Hiring Now

Bookmark this guide – refreshed every quarter – so you always know who’s really growing their drone and unmanned‑aviation teams. A new CAA sandbox for BVLOS flights, the Future Flight Challenge’s £300 million tranche and booming demand for aerial data are driving a record year for UK UAV hiring in 2025. Employers need platform engineers, flight‑control software developers, remote‑pilots, payload specialists, geospatial analysts, U‑space safety experts & regulatory consultants right now. Below are 50 organisations that have posted UK‑based UAV vacancies or announced head‑count growth during the past eight weeks. They’re grouped into five quick‑scan categories. For each company you’ll find: Main UK hub Example live or recent vacancy Why it’s worth a look – technology focus, culture, mission Search any employer on UAVJobs.co.uk to see live adverts, or set up a free alert so brand‑new openings land straight in your inbox.

Return-to-Work Pathways: Relaunch Your UAV Career with Returnships, Flexible & Hybrid Roles

Re-entering the workforce after a career break—whether for parenting, caring responsibilities or another life chapter—can feel like navigating a new flight path, especially in the high-tech world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Fortunately, the UK’s rapidly expanding drone sector now offers a variety of return-to-work pathways, from structured returnships to flexible and hybrid roles. These programmes value the transferable skills and resilience you’ve honed, pairing you with mentorship, targeted upskilling and supportive networks so you can ascend back into UAV operations, development or management with confidence. In this guide, you’ll discover how to: Understand the booming demand for UAV talent in the UK Translate your organisational, communication and problem-solving skills into UAV roles Overcome common re-entry challenges with practical solutions Refresh your technical and regulatory knowledge through targeted learning Access returnship and re-entry programmes tailored to the UAV sector Find roles that fit around family commitments—whether flexible, hybrid or full-time Balance your career relaunch with caring responsibilities Master applications, interviews and networking specific to UAVs Draw inspiration from real returner success stories Get answers to common questions in our FAQ section Whether you aspire to return as a flight operations manager, autonomy engineer, maintenance technician or survey pilot, this article maps out the steps and resources you need to relaunch your UAV career.