Hands-On UAS Safety Pilot & Tech Specialist (FW/VTOL)

Strativ Group; Lampeter; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativ Group in Llanbedr, Wales is seeking an experienced UAS Safety Pilot-Technician to join the Maneuver Dominance team. You will fly, build, fit cameras and sensors, and prepare aircraft for operation. You’ll configure Cube Orange and Pixhawk, maintain flight records, and support BVLOS approvals with UK CAA SORA.

You will travel up to 25–50% and work flexibly, including weekends, to ensure mission readiness and safety across Group 3 fixed-wing and VTOL operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building, maintaining and hand-flying Group 3 UAS.
• Cube Orange / Pixhawk integration, setup and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of flight modes (FbW-A, FbW-B, manual/stabilise).
• Experience with Mission Planner and/or QGroundControl.
• UK CAA Specific Category: SORA, Operational Safety Cases and BVLOS.
• Background in electronics, avionics, mechanical engineering or robotics (apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Eligible for UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Willingness to travel 25–50% and work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Hand-flying as manual safety pilot on multi-UAS fixed-wing and VTOL operations, both VLOS and BVLOS.
• Building, integrating and maintaining the aircraft, including camera and sensor fitting.
• Setting up and troubleshooting Cube Orange and Pixhawk flight controllers, including firmware and parameters.
• Writing SORA-based risk assessments and managing Specific Category authorisations.
• Keeping flight logs and technical records accurate and up to date.
• Working closely with engineering, flight test and project teams, and giving honest feedback on aircraft performance.
• Helping newer operators get up to speed on our standards and safety culture.

Skills

Hands-on UAS operations

Manual hand-flying

Aircraft building and maintenance

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent practical experience

Electronics/avionics/mechanical background

Tools

Cube Orange

Pixhawk

Mission Planner

QGroundControl

Job description

Strativ Group in Llanbedr, Wales is seeking an experienced UAS Safety Pilot-Technician to join the Maneuver Dominance team. You will fly, build, fit cameras and sensors, and prepare aircraft for operation. You’ll configure Cube Orange and Pixhawk, maintain flight records, and support BVLOS approvals with UK CAA SORA.

You will travel up to 25–50% and work flexibly, including weekends, to ensure mission readiness and safety across Group 3 fixed-wing and VTOL operations.