UAV Pilot

Skeye; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Skeye is seeking a dedicated Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Operator to join our team for offshore inspection work and detailed aerial surveying using UAVs and traditional methods. The role involves travel around the UK and Europe, working in a team or independently, and contributing to various survey projects, including LiDAR and Drone in a Box initiatives.

Ideal candidates will hold a valid CAA GVC, extensive UAV flying experience, knowledge of UK airspace regulations, and strong communication

Qualifications

• CAA GVC certification is required.
• Significant UAV flight experience.
• Familiarity with UK airspace regulations.
• Experience with aerial surveying techniques.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Offshore work experience and GWO certs preferred.
• Experience with traditional survey methods.
• Fixed wing experience.

Skills

CAA GVC certification

UAV flying experience

UK airspace regulations

Aerial surveying techniques

Full UK Driving license

GWO certifications

Traditional survey methods

Fixed wing experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a leading provider of geographic data acquisition, industrial inspections, and high-end aerial imagery, using unmanned aircraft (UAVs).

Our business is rapidly expanding in one of the most exciting and technically challenging areas of aerospace: unmanned aviation.

We are currently looking for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Operator to join our team. The position available will mainly involve offshore inspection work and detailed aerial topographical surveying, using a combination of UAVs and traditional survey methods.

Further to this, you will have the opportunities to get involved with many different projects at Skeye, including, but not limited to; UAV Inspections, LiDAR technology & Drone in a Box operations.

This exciting role will place the right candidate at the forefront of unmanned air systems (drone's) in Europe. The ideal candidate will have a desire for travelling around the UK and Europe to work on varied survey and inspection jobs, be able to work in a team and under their own initiative. They must be motivated, be able complete tasks in a timely manner and have excellent communication skills.

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• Current CAA GVC certification
• Extensive UAV flying experience
• Knowledge of UK airspace regulations
• Experience in aerial surveying techniques
• Full UK Driving license
• Working offshore and having all GWO certs,
• Experience in traditional survey methods,
• Fixed wing experience

Opportunity for more training will be available with this growing business.