UAS Remote Pilot
Tekever
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Job summary
TEKEVER Defence in the UK is seeking a Remote Pilot to deliver mission-critical UAS operations, monitor flight operations, and ensure compliance with regulations. You will travel frequently to customer locations in the UK, Portugal, US and Europe, and work three days a week in South West England when not deployed.
You will mentor operators, maintain currency on TEKEVER platforms, and contribute to safety and performance improvements across missions.
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).
- 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.
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
Education
Job description
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
- highly competitive salary
- discretionary annual bonus
- company pension contribution match of up to 10%
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Private Medical Insurance (with optional family cover)
- Private Dental care
- Employee Assistance Programme
- clear career development opportunities and dedicated initiatives to boost your skill sets, ensuring you remain future-ready for the evolving workplace
- flexible hybrid working model, typically three days a week at our core UK sites like Bristol
- access to a bespoke rewards platform featuring a variety of high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
- Electric Car
- Cycle to Work
- Technology options
Do you want to know more about us ?
Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/
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