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UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Safety Pilot

Teamtailor
Southampton
4 months ago
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Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?🚀🌍

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

💻 Digital | 🛡️ Defence | 🔒 Security | 🛰️ Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

🌐 Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you. 👇🏻🎯

🌍 TEKEVER Defence — Your mission begins in the UK

TheTEKEVER Defenceteam in the UK is the starting point for those who want to be at the heart of defence innovation. We are developing and deploying cutting-edge technologies that empower our armed forces and security agencies with the tools for strategic superiority.

If you have a mission-driven mindset, if you’re passionate about innovation, and if you want to contribute to both national and global security, join our team and be part of a defence strategy that impacts the future.


Job Overview:

As a Safety Pilot you will play a critical role in the delivery of missions through monitoring flight operations, mitigating hazards performing real-time interventions and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

You will be a team player, capable of operating within complex and challenging environments. You will drive improvement in TEKEVER products through continuous feedback on performance and limitations, and be passionate about solving problems to deliver excellence for our customers.

You will be expected to travel frequently to customer locations in the UK, Portugal, US and Europe.

You will be required to work for a minimum of 3 days a week in South West England when not on active deployment.

What will be your responsibilities:











  • Supporting the RPIC in the delivery of UAS operations to ensure safe and compliant flights
  • Ensure operations comply with necessary regulations and maintain detailed records of flights, incidents and safety assessments
  • Enforce adherence to company safety protocols and best practice
  • Assist UAS operators with flight planning, pre-flight inspections and post flight debriefings
  • Provide emergency response guidance in the event of system failures or unexpected hazards
  • Train and mentor UAS operators on best practice and risk mitigation strategies
  • Maintaining your own currency and competency on specified TEKEVER platforms

Profile and requirements:


  • Aviation knowledge including Ground School and live flying on any type of aircraft
  • Understanding of MET and Airspace
  • A1 and A3 certificates (CAA/EASA)
  • Good level of Maths and Physics
  • Pilot License (LAPL/PPL/HPL…etc)
  • A2 Certificate of Competence
  • Engineering License
  • MALE/HALE UAS Platform Certified (H900/H450/WK/MQ)
  • MUAS Certified (Puma/DH3/Raven/Stalker)
  • Flight Radiotelephony Operating License
  • Flown MUAS/MALE platforms
  • Military flying, instructional duties, overseas operational flying experience
  • Must be eligible to hold SC clearance and willing to undergo the vetting process.
  • Work authorisation in the UK is required.
  • Language Requirements: Advanced proficiency in English, with proven fluency at the C2 level.

What we have to offer you:


  • An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference;
  • Salary Compatible with the level of proven experience.
  • Company pension contribution match up to 10%
  • Medical Insurance
  • Performance bonus tied to organisational and personal performance

Do you want to know more about us ?

Visit our LinkedIn page athttps://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/

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