Drone Flight Operations Lead (BVLOS)

Skyports Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyports Drone Services in the UK seeks a Flight Operations Manager to lead the flight operations at our Westcott, Aylesbury facility. You will oversee Remote Pilots, Team Leaders and BVLOS/VLOS operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and timely, efficient delivery across multiple locations.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and the ability to travel to operational sites within the UK and internationally when required. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in aviation, UAS/drone operations, or safety-critical settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day flight operations delivery.
• Oversee mission planning, pre-flight prep, flight execution and close-out.
• Maintain compliance with SOPs, ConOps and regulatory requirements.
• Line manage Remote Pilots and Team Leaders.

Skills

Operational leadership

UAS regulation

People management

Travel willingness

Job description

Skyports Drone Services in the UK seeks a Flight Operations Manager to lead the flight operations at our Westcott, Aylesbury facility. You will oversee Remote Pilots, Team Leaders and BVLOS/VLOS operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and timely, efficient delivery across multiple locations.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and the ability to travel to operational sites within the UK and internationally when required. This is a full-time, permanent position.