Mission-Driven UAS Pilot – Flight Operations

TEKEVER; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension match

25 days leave

Medical insurance

Dental care

Employee assistance

Hybrid working

Discount platform

Job summary

TEKEVER Defence in the UK seeks a Remote Pilot to join a mission‑driven team delivering UAS operations with emphasis on safety, compliance, and real‑time incident response. You will travel to client sites across the UK, Portugal, US and Europe, and work three days per week from South West England when not deployed.

The role requires advanced aviation credentials, MET/airspace knowledge, and SC clearance eligibility, with a strong focus on performance, training, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Aviation knowledge including Ground School and live flying on any type of aircraft.
• Understanding of MET and Airspace.
• 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.
• Military flying, instructional duties, overseas operational flying experience.
• Work authorisation in the UK is required.
• Language Requirements: Advanced proficiency in English, with proven fluency at the C2 level.

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.

Skills

Aviation knowledge

Ground School

Live flying

MET and Airspace

Pilot License

A1 and A3 certificates

A2 Certificate of Competence

MALE/HALE MUAS

MUAS Certified

Flight Radiotelephony

SC clearance eligibility

English (C2)

Education

A1 and A3 certificates (CAA/EASA)

Job description

TEKEVER Defence in the UK seeks a Remote Pilot to join a mission‑driven team delivering UAS operations with emphasis on safety, compliance, and real‑time incident response. You will travel to client sites across the UK, Portugal, US and Europe, and work three days per week from South West England when not deployed.

The role requires advanced aviation credentials, MET/airspace knowledge, and SC clearance eligibility, with a strong focus on performance, training, and continuous improvement.