Remote Pilot (RPAS)

StirlingX; Norwich; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an RPAS pilot, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering expert drone services across various sectors. This dynamic position involves operating advanced drone systems for inspections and data collection, ensuring compliance with UK regulations while maintaining the highest safety standards. You'll work closely with a dedicated team, contributing to innovative solutions and enhancing operational efficiency. If you have a passion for technology and aviation, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• GVC certification and over 40 hours of flight experience required.
• Strong understanding of UK drone regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate RPAS for inspections and monitoring, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop detailed flight plans and execute operations according to protocols.

Skills

RPAS Operation

Project Management

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office

UK Drone Laws Compliance

Tools

Atlassian Confluence

Trello

PiX4D

Propeller

Mission Planner

UgCS

Job description

We're looking for talented RPAS pilots to join our dynamic team at StirlingX in East Anglia. We deliver expert drone services across sectors like inspection, mapping, and surveying, throughout the UK. With over a decade of experience, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, transparency, and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS): Safely and efficiently control RPAS for various missions, including Infrastructure and Asset Inspection, Risk and Hazard Monitoring.
• Mission Planning and Management: Develop detailed flight plans, considering weather conditions, airspace restrictions, and mission objectives.
• Flight Operations: Execute flight operations, both VLOS and BVLOS VM, according to established protocols, maintaining communication with ground control and other relevant parties.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyse mission data, providing accurate and timely reports to stakeholders.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on RPAS and associated equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Compliance and Safety: Adhere to all regulatory requirements and safety protocols, ensuring the highest standards of operational safety.
• Training and Development: Participate in ongoing training to stay current with technological advancements and regulatory changes.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate operational records of flight operations and maintenance activities.

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualities:

• GVC and 40+ hours of flight experience
• Thorough knowledge of UK drone laws and compliance rules
• Proficiency in project management, Capable of working closely with a small team where you will need to be flexible, agile and adaptable
• Confidently share constructive ideas on processes, workflows, and Health & Safety
• Capable of working independently and taking the initiative, yet open to seeking guidance and asking questions when needed.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel throughout the UK to conduct operations
• Adept at using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc)

Preferred Experience:

• Multirotor and fixed wing / VTOL experience
• Experience with project management tools such as Atlassian Confluence and Trello
• Payload Integration: Skills in attaching and using various payloads, cameras, thermal sensors and LiDAR
• Familiarity with processing and post processing tools such as PiX4D and Propeller
• Experience using ‘Mission Planner’or UgCS
• Experience conducting operations under BVLOS VM and / or BVLOS