UAV Pilot — Global Trials & Customer Demonstrations

VennGroup; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

VennGroup is seeking an experienced UAV Pilot to join a cutting-edge aerospace and technology organisation. The role involves UAV flight testing, trials, customer demonstrations, and deployments across commercial and defence environments.

Successful candidates will fly non-DJI platforms, use ArduPilot-based systems, and work with Mission Planner or QGroundControl. Travel within the UK and internationally is required and candidates must be eligible for UK clearance.

Qualifications

• Commercial UAV or drone flying experience.
• Experience operating multirotor UAVs outside the DJI product family.
• Practical experience with ArduPilot-based platforms.
• Experience using Mission Planner or QGroundControl.
• GVC or RPL-1 qualification.
• A2 Certificate of Competency.
• Valid Operator ID and Flyer ID.
• Good understanding of UK CAA rules and UAV operating requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct production acceptance and test flights.
• Support research and development flight trials.
• Operate UAV systems during customer demonstrations.
• Deliver customer training and system handovers.
• Support UK and international deployments.
• Assist engineering and production teams with UAV testing.
• Complete flight documentation and operational records.
• Ensure operations comply with company procedures and UK CAA regulations.
• Support general flight, trials and operational activities.

Skills

Drone piloting

Multirotor operation

Flight testing

CAA rules knowledge

Tools

ArduPilot-based platforms

Mission Planner

QGroundControl

Job description

VennGroup is seeking an experienced UAV Pilot to join a cutting-edge aerospace and technology organisation. The role involves UAV flight testing, trials, customer demonstrations, and deployments across commercial and defence environments.

Successful candidates will fly non-DJI platforms, use ArduPilot-based systems, and work with Mission Planner or QGroundControl. Travel within the UK and internationally is required and candidates must be eligible for UK clearance.