Senior USV Pilot & Operator Training Lead

SYOS Aerospace; Fareham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace is seeking a USV Chief Pilot to lead safe and effective USV operations during commissioning, trials and customer activities. You will define operator standards, oversee training programs and act as technical authority on USV procedures and autonomy capabilities.

Travel within the UK and internationally (up to 3 weeks at a time) will be required to support demonstrations, exhibitions and deployments.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to act as USV Pilot in Command / Master.
• Experience with manual, remote and autonomous USV operations.
• Knowledge of maritime regulations and MCA/Workboat Code requirements.
• Ability to lead small, highly skilled teams and coordinate across engineering and operations.
• Experience developing procedures, training plans and safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and uphold standards for USV operations and safety.
• Define operator competencies and assessment standards across platforms.
• Lead training programmes for employees and customers (classroom and practical).
• Oversee operator competence and risk assessments; support lesson learned.
• Lead USV demonstrations, trials, and customer activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product and Software to advance capabilities.

Skills

Maritime regulations

USV operations

Vessel safety

Leadership

Risk assessment

Cross-functional coordination

Telemetry interpretation

Education

Advanced Powerboat CoC

MASS operator course

Job description

SYOS Aerospace is seeking a USV Chief Pilot to lead safe and effective USV operations during commissioning, trials and customer activities. You will define operator standards, oversee training programs and act as technical authority on USV procedures and autonomy capabilities.

Travel within the UK and internationally (up to 3 weeks at a time) will be required to support demonstrations, exhibitions and deployments.