UAS Trainer

Coptrz Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drone training company in Leeds is seeking a trainer to deliver CAA regulated drone training and advanced courses. This full-time, permanent role involves both in-office and remote work, along with travel across the UK for training. Candidates should have an interest in drones, experience in a training role, and must possess a driving licence. The position offers significant training and development opportunities, making it a prime career choice for those passionate about drones.

Benefits

Strong Vision, Mission, Values and Leadership

Amazing training and development opportunities

Pension

26 holiday days plus 8 bank holidays

Westfield Health

Perkbox membership

Free drinks, breakfast & snacks

Casual dress

Company events

Discounted or free food

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Referral programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in training in any field.
• Willingness to travel 100%.
• Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver world-class CAA regulated drone training.
• Coordinate online courses and webinars.
• Travel to training sites for hands-on training.

Skills

Interest in drones

Experience in training

Willingness to travel

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

There’s no doubt that drones are changing the world and you’re fully aware of that as you’ve already worked with them and witnessed the vast opportunities they provide! Reports value the industry at £100 billion in the next five years – there’s no sector like it for growth and opportunity. You could say the right place, the right time! We’d say, great vision.

COPTRZ exists to provide market-leading commercial drone solutions to organisations. We are seeking a trainer who wants to join a team that are delivering world-class CAA regulated drone training and advanced CPD courses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver world-class CAA regulated drone training and advanced CPD courses.
• Co-ordinate online courses and webinars.
• Contribute to a wide range of training projects, including the creation of training assets, drone system handovers and other business-related tasks.
• Travel to training sites to conduct training and a combination of working in the Leeds office or remotely depending on home location.
• When qualified, conduct training in different locations around the UK including ground schools, exams, flight coaching, flight planning and flight assessment.

Qualifications

• Open to someone with an interest in drones who has experience in training in any field.
• Willingness to travel: 100% (required).
• Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required).
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.

Training and Development

We will put you through the A2cofc and GVC course so you can learn all about the legislation and learn to fly drones under the Coptrz Operations Manual. We will teach you about drones and how to maintain and repair them in the field. You will start off learning all the basics with our internal team. We will put you through assessor and teaching qualifications and you will progress to becoming a drone trainer.

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Leeds LS1 5QX; role includes travel to training sites and a mix of Leeds office or remote working depending on home location.

Benefits

• Strong Vision, Mission, Values and Leadership
• Amazing training and development opportunities for advancement
• Great place to work with a good social scene
• Pension
• 26 holiday days plus 8 bank holidays
• Westfield Health
• Perkbox membership (offering various discounts)
• Free drinks, breakfast & snacks

Other Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Licences & Travel

• Driving Licence (required)
• Willingness to travel: 100% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS1 5QX