UAS Remote Pilot

TEKEVER; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension contribution matched

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

25 days annual holiday + 8 bankhols

Salary sacrifice initiatives

Discretionary annual company bonus

Job summary

TEKEVER Defence in the UK seeks a Remote Pilot to support unmanned flight operations across UK and international deployments. You will monitor missions, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to mission planning and real‑time decision making.

Travel is frequent to customer locations in the UK, Portugal, US and Europe, with a requirement to be in South West England part of the week when not deployed. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and help improve TEKEVER platforms through

Qualifications

• Aviation knowledge including Ground School and live flying on any type of aircraft.
• Understanding of MET and Airspace.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Ground School knowledge

Live flying experience

Airspace understanding

English proficiency C2

Strong aviation background

Education

Pilot License (LAPL/PPL/HPL)

A2 Certificate of Competence

Engineering License

MALE/HALE UAS Platform Certified

MUAS Certified (Puma/DH3/Raven/Stalker)

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.

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/

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.