Lead Flight Operations Specialist, Defence UAS

Chaos1 Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Clearance sponsorship

Mobilised from the start

Job summary

Chaos1 is seeking a mission-first Senior Flight Operations Specialist to join the Flight Operations team within our Mission Operations business line. You will run the flying on the range, fly the most challenging serials yourself, and ensure flight authorisations, risk and currency standards are met by the Chief Remote Pilot.

Expect to operate uncrewed aircraft across multiple platforms in operational environments alongside end-users.

Qualifications

• CASA RePL 25kg Multi-rotor and 7kg Fixed-wing, 4+ years operating uncrewed aircraft professionally.
• Experience preparing flight authorisations and risk assessments under ReOC/Defence regulation.
• Hands-on with aircraft maintenance and pre/post-flight inspections.

Responsibilities

• Run the flying on the range via planning, briefing, flying and debriefing each serial.
• Fly as remote pilot in command on high-experience serials, including first flights of new aircraft and payloads.
• Prepare flight authorisations and risk assessments for Chief Remote Pilot's approval.
• Coordinate airspace and range access with host unit.
• Maintain currency and training records; run check flights as delegated.
• Ensure aircraft, ground control stations and datalinks are serviceable in the field.
• Support test readiness with engineering teams and data capture.
• Own flight safety culture and report incidents.

Skills

RePL (Remote Pilot Licence)

Experience with uncrewed aircraft

Flight authorisations

Risk assessments

Leadership of pilots

Onsite field operations

Security clearance knowledge

Job description

Chaos1 is seeking a mission-first Senior Flight Operations Specialist to join the Flight Operations team within our Mission Operations business line. You will run the flying on the range, fly the most challenging serials yourself, and ensure flight authorisations, risk and currency standards are met by the Chief Remote Pilot.

Expect to operate uncrewed aircraft across multiple platforms in operational environments alongside end-users.