UAS Remote Pilot

Mobizy; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and discretionary 1

Pension match up to 10%

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental care

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working model with core UK site

Job summary

TEKEVER Defence in the UK seeks a Remote Pilot to monitor flight operations, mitigate hazards, and ensure regulatory compliance across deployments. You will travel frequently to customer locations in the UK, Portugal, US and Europe and work at least three days a week from South West England when not deployed.

You will support RPICs, plan flights, maintain records, and mentor UAS operators while staying current on TEKEVER platforms and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Aviation knowledge including Ground School and live flying on any type of aircraft.
• Understanding of MET and Airspace.
• A1 and A3 certificates (CAA/EASA).
• 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.

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

Aviation knowledge

MET & Airspace

Maths & Physics

Advanced English (C2)

Pilot mindset

Safety & compliance mindset

Education

A1 & A3 certificates (CAA/EASA)

Tools

MALE/HALE UAS Platform Certified

MUAS Certified (Puma/DH3/Raven/Stalker)

Flight Radiotelephony Operating License

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.

TEKEVER Defence — Your mission begins in the UK

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 have to offer you:

At TEKEVER, we offer a comprehensive package designed to reward, support, and develop our people. This includes a highly competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus and a company pension contribution match of up to 10%. To support your wellbeing, we provide 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance (with optional family cover), Private Dental care, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are deeply committed to investing in future talent; our scale allows us to provide clear career development opportunities and dedicated initiatives to boost your skill sets, ensuring you remain future-ready for the evolving workplace. Furthermore, our team enjoys a flexible hybrid working model, typically three days a week at our core UK sites like Bristol, and access to a bespoke rewards platform featuring a variety of high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Electric Car, Cycle to Work, and Technology options.

Do you want to know more about us ?

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