Drone Pilot

Airbotics Talent

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8 months ago

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£45,000 basic, plus deployment rate

Airbotics Talent have partnered with a leading UK drone platform provider who operate on a international scale with world class technology. Our client have won several large international project which requires the hiring of two Drone Pilots / Operators who are motivated to work oversees on a rotation basis.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to operate cutting edge fixed wing drones in an international environment on critical commercial and humanitarian missions.

You will be required to pre-flight mission plan, conduct risk assessments, develop ConOps and ensure compliance to safety standards. In additional you will be expected to collect field data , provide basic UAV maintenance and repairs and complete required documentation. Working as part of a tight knit team you will be supporting other Operators and colleagues in the field to help deliver on complex missions and shared goals and support broader training and development.

Requirements

• A passion for aviation technology and a safety conscious approach

• Experience in operating / piloting drones in either a commercial or military (preferred) setting

• A positive, team focused attitude, supporting other Operators in reaching goals

• Currently based in the UK with relevant right to work

• The ability to spend time away from home in the field, both domestically or internationally, for 4-6 weeks at a time

We are looking to start the shortlisting process immediately, so if interested please submit your application with attached CV today for consideration.

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