Global UAV Pilot & Field Technician — Missions & Maintenance

Destinus; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Destinus is seeking an experienced UAV pilot to lead high-stakes operations across multiple bases in Europe and beyond. You will oversee every mission phase, from pre-flight planning to post-flight reporting, including maintenance and field repairs.

The role requires 3+ years of UAV piloting, European airspace knowledge, and the ability to work in remote or expeditionary environments. Expect extensive travel and international collaboration with defense partners.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years piloting UAVs (manual & autonomous).
• UAV flight certifications A1–A3, A2 and Specific.
• Operational experience in reconnaissance or surveillance missions.
• Strong knowledge of UAV avionics, telemetry, electronics, and GCS.
• Familiarity with European airspace regulations.
• Ability to work in remote, offshore, or expeditionary environments.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French, Spanish, or German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Conducting pre-flight planning including airspace coordination, weather assessment, and risk analysis.
• Performing launch, flight, and recovery of UAVs in manual, assisted, or autonomous modes.
• Operating EO/IR and visual payloads for surveillance, mapping, and tracking.
• Ensuring flight safety and regulatory compliance in all operational areas (VLOS and BVLOS).
• Maintaining accurate flight logs, checklists, and system records.
• Conducting routine UAV maintenance, troubleshooting, and field repairs.
• Collaborating with mission planners, data analysts, and engineering teams.
• Providing technical input to improve UAV systems and mission workflows.
• Traveling internationally for training, test flights, and demonstrations.
• Being stationed in multiple operational bases including NL, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
• Staying abroad for extended periods when required.
• Understanding UAV systems and their communication architecture.

Kenntnisse

UAV piloting

Mission planning

Regulatory compliance

Telemetry & avionics

Ground control stations

Airspace regulations

Cross-border operations

Safety mindset

Tools

Ground Control Station software

Jobbeschreibung

Destinus is seeking an experienced UAV pilot to lead high-stakes operations across multiple bases in Europe and beyond. You will oversee every mission phase, from pre-flight planning to post-flight reporting, including maintenance and field repairs.

The role requires 3+ years of UAV piloting, European airspace knowledge, and the ability to work in remote or expeditionary environments. Expect extensive travel and international collaboration with defense partners.