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Drone Pilot / UAS Operator

Remote - Anywhere UK, with international deployment

£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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Airbotics Talent are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. All candidates sourced and submitted to our clients are based solely on suitability to our clients requirements without prejudice of age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, veteran or military status or marital status.

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