Remote Drone Pilot & BVLOS Specialist (Freelance)

Skyports Drone Services; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 94,413 - 141,620; Full time

Job summary

Skyports Drone Services is seeking an experienced Remote Pilot Specialist to support complex drone operations across Germany and Europe on a freelance basis. The role encompasses mission planning, operational planning, and regulatory compliance to deliver safe BVLOS operations for commercial and public sector projects.

You will travel within Germany and internationally as required, working independently while representing Skyports to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Certified Remote Pilot with EU drone qualifications and permissions.
• Experience in commercial/public safety/industrial drone operations.
• BVLOS operational experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of drone systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational planning.
• Experience developing ConOps, risk assessments, and operational procedures.
• Excellent aviation safety principles and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Able to work independently and represent Skyports professionally with clients.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Germany and internationally.
• Fluent German and professional English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex drone missions in commercial, industrial, and public-sector contexts.
• Support mission planning, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance work remotely between deployments.
• Develop and review ConOps, standard operating procedures, and documentation.
• Provide training support and contribute to safety case development.
• Report findings and maintain clear communication with clients and Skyports team.

Skills

Remote pilot

BVLOS experience

ConOps development

Regulatory compliance

Operations planning

Client liaison

Communication skills

Job description

Skyports Drone Services is seeking an experienced Remote Pilot Specialist to support complex drone operations across Germany and Europe on a freelance basis. The role encompasses mission planning, operational planning, and regulatory compliance to deliver safe BVLOS operations for commercial and public sector projects.

You will travel within Germany and internationally as required, working independently while representing Skyports to clients and stakeholders.