RPIC UAS Pilot - Flight Test & Autonomous Ops

SYOS Aerospace; Fareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace, based in the United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced UAS Pilot (RPIC) to lead flight-test operations across fixed-wing and rotary platforms. You will plan, prepare and execute flights, assess risk and ensure regulatory compliance in collaboration with engineering and certification teams.

Travel is a key part of the role, with regular assignments to airfields and remote locations to support development, testing and real-world deployment of autonomous aircraft.

Qualifications

• Formal UAS Pilot qualification such as Part 102 or international equivalent.
• Minimum 100 hours RPIC flight experience.
• Experience in Part 102 certified organisation or international equivalent.
• Proven track record in test, operational or development environments.
• Strong understanding of UAS regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Ability to act as RPIC with responsibility for aircraft safety and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate as Remote Pilot in Command across fixed-wing and rotary-wing UAS platforms.
• Conduct flight operations supporting aircraft development, testing and cross-functional engineering activities.
• Execute flight-test plans safely and effectively, ensuring flight objectives are achieved.
• Support flight planning, mission preparation and pre-flight activities.
• Configure UAS hardware, software and mission-specific payloads for trials.
• Conduct pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight activities per procedures.
• Coordinate logistics for airspace permissions, range bookings and other flight requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and stakeholders to secure authorisations.

Skills

RPIC

Flight Operations

Flight Planning

Regulatory compliance

Safety management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Part 102 qualification or equivalent

Job description

SYOS Aerospace, based in the United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced UAS Pilot (RPIC) to lead flight-test operations across fixed-wing and rotary platforms. You will plan, prepare and execute flights, assess risk and ensure regulatory compliance in collaboration with engineering and certification teams.

Travel is a key part of the role, with regular assignments to airfields and remote locations to support development, testing and real-world deployment of autonomous aircraft.