Remote Sensor Operator — ISR & RPAS Missions

DEA Aviation Ltd.; Retford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension contribution 4%

Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Bupa Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work

Free flu vaccination voucher

Perbox platform

Job summary

DEA Aviation Ltd. is hiring a Remote Sensor Operator at Gamston Airport, Retford for permanent work.

You will conduct EO/IR, SWIR and radar sensor operations for RPAS missions and support ISR tasking through planning, sensor employment, real-time reporting and data handling. The role requires independent operator capability at intermediate/proficient level, with involvement in payload activity, trials, training and evidence capture as needed.

Qualifications

• EO/IR, SWIR, radar sensor operations experience preferred.
• Experience with RPAS payloads and ground control systems is desirable.
• Ability to perform mission planning, reporting and data handling to a professional standard.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for airborne and RPAS tasks with tasking, airspace and collection requirements.
• Operate independently on land, maritime and reconnaissance missions and manage mission flow without close supervision.
• Respond to dynamic tasking from ground command and adjust search patterns and reporting.
• Conduct handovers, briefings and post-flight debriefings, noting risks and outcomes.
• Operate sensor systems to collect imagery/video and track targets for extended periods.
• Troubleshoot sensor, ground station, comms and data transfer issues.
• Store, back up and disseminate raw data and produce real-time and post-mission reports.
• Support PED by processing and analysing aerial imagery and spatial data.
• Extract IMINT and report to standards.
• Maintain mission records and evidence packs.
• Operate RPAS payload systems from control stations or deployable environments.
• Collaborate with pilots, payload operators, aircrew and analysts to maintain a shared tactical picture.
• Contribute to RPAS trials, payload integration and evidence capture.

Skills

Independent operator

Tactical judgement

Clear communicator

CRM awareness

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Adaptable

Mentor others

Job description

DEA Aviation Ltd. is hiring a Remote Sensor Operator at Gamston Airport, Retford for permanent work.

You will conduct EO/IR, SWIR and radar sensor operations for RPAS missions and support ISR tasking through planning, sensor employment, real-time reporting and data handling. The role requires independent operator capability at intermediate/proficient level, with involvement in payload activity, trials, training and evidence capture as needed.