UAS Remote Pilot

Mobizy; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Salary sacrifice initiatives

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

TEKEVER Defence in the UK is seeking a Remote Pilot to support UAV operations, monitoring flights, mitigating hazards and ensuring regulatory compliance across missions.

You will travel frequently to client locations in the UK, Portugal, US and Europe, and work for a minimum of 3 days per week in South West England when not deployed. Strong aviation knowledge and security clearance are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Aviation knowledge including Ground School and live flying on any aircraft.
• Understanding of MET and Airspace.
• A1 and A3 certificates (CAA/EASA).
• Pilot License (LAPL/PPL/HPL…).
• A2 Certificate of Competence.
• Engineering License.
• MALE/HALE UAS Platform Certified (H900/H450/WK/MQ).
• MUAS Certified (Puma/DH3/Raven/Stalker).
• Flight Radiotelephony Operating License.
• Eligible for SC clearance and UK work authorisation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting RPIC in delivering UAS operations for safe, compliant flights.
• Maintain flight records, incidents and safety assessments.
• Enforce safety protocols and best practices.
• Assist with flight planning, pre-flight inspections and debriefs.
• Provide emergency guidance during system faults or hazards.
• Train and mentor UAS operators on risk mitigation.
• Maintain currency and competency on TEKEVER platforms.

Skills

Aviation knowledge

MET and Airspace

Pilot License

A2 Certificate of Competence

Engineering License

MALE/HALE UAS Certified

MUAS Certified

Flight Radiotelephony License

Flown MUAS/MALE platforms

Security clearance eligible

UK work authorisation

English (C2)

Job description

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting‑edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defence | Security | Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance‑as‑a‑service solution that delivers real‑time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space or in cyberspace.

Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary and mission‑driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission‑oriented game‑changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision‑making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you.

The TEKEVER Defence team in the UK is the starting point for those who want to be at the heart of defence innovation. We are developing and deploying cutting‑edge technologies that empower our armed forces and security agencies with the tools for strategic superiority.

If you have a mission‑driven mindset, if you're passionate about innovation and if you want to contribute to both national and global security, join our team and be part of a defence strategy that impacts the future.

Mission

As a Remote Pilot you will play a critical role in the delivery of missions through monitoring flight operations, mitigating hazards, performing real‑time interventions and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

You will be a team player, capable of operating within complex and challenging environments. You will drive improvement in TEKEVER products through continuous feedback on performance and limitations, and be passionate about solving problems to deliver excellence for our customers.

You will be expected to travel frequently to customer locations in the UK, Portugal, US and Europe.

You will be required to work for a minimum of 3 days a week in South West England when not on active deployment.

What will be your responsibilities

• Supporting the RPIC in the delivery of UAS operations to ensure safe and compliant flights
• Ensure operations comply with necessary regulations and maintain detailed records of flights, incidents and safety assessments
• Enforce adherence to company safety protocols and best practice
• Assist UAS operators with flight planning, pre‑flight inspections and post flight debriefings
• Provide emergency response guidance in the event of system failures or unexpected hazards
• Train and mentor UAS operators on best practice and risk mitigation strategies
• Maintaining your own currency and competency on specified TEKEVER platforms

Profile and requirements

• Aviation knowledge including Ground School and live flying on any type of aircraft
• Understanding of MET and Airspace
• A1 and A3 certificates (CAA/EASA)
• Good level of maths and physics
• Pilot License (LAPL/PPL/HPL…etc)
• A2 Certificate of Competence
• Engineering License
• MALE/HALE UAS Platform Certified (H900/H450/WK/MQ)
• MUAS Certified (Puma/DH3/Raven/Stalker)
• Flight Radiotelephony Operating License
• Flown MUAS/MALE platforms
• Military flying, instructional duties, overseas operational flying experience
• Must be eligible to hold SC clearance and willing to undergo the vetting process.
• Work authorisation in the UK is required.
• Language Requirements: Advanced proficiency in English, with proven fluency at the C2 level.

What We Offer

• An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference.
• Salary commensurate with level of experience.
• Company pension contribution matched up to 10%.
• 25 days annual holiday + 8 Bank holidays.
• Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Salary sacrifice initiatives (EV Scheme, Cycle 2 Work, Tech Scheme)
• Discretionary annual company bonus.

Tekever is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All offers are conditional on successful pre‑employment screening, including UK security clearance where required.