Drone Operations Leader: UK & Ireland (On-Site Pilot)

Deliveroo PLC; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Deliveroo plc is launching a hands-on Drone Operations Manager role for the UK & Ireland with a strong emphasis on building a ground-up drone delivery operation. You will pilot regularly, recruit and train pilots and support staff, and coordinate site selection, fit-out, and regulatory authorisations with CAA/IAA guidance.

You will work on-site with engineers and product teams, shaping procedures, safety practices, and scale strategies while ensuring compliance with aviation and data protection

Qualifications

• Current remote pilot qualifications and significant hands-on UAS flight experience.
• Experience holding UK CAA / IAA/EASA authorisations or equivalents.
• Ability to write and enforce SOPs and operations manuals.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, insurance, noise and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Fly as pilot in command on a regular rota and conduct test/delivery flights.
• Build and lead the pilot and ops team, recruit and onboard staff.
• Scout, secure and fit-out launch/landing sites near partners.
• Oversee safety, risk assessments, and local regulatory compliance.
• Manage launch plans, budgets, vendors, and timelines.
• Engage with local authorities and communities for each site.

Skills

Remote pilot qualifications

UAS flight experience

CAA/EASA authorisation knowledge

SOPs & Operations Manuals

Site setup & leasing

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership & training

Field operations management

Job description

Deliveroo plc is launching a hands-on Drone Operations Manager role for the UK & Ireland with a strong emphasis on building a ground-up drone delivery operation. You will pilot regularly, recruit and train pilots and support staff, and coordinate site selection, fit-out, and regulatory authorisations with CAA/IAA guidance.

You will work on-site with engineers and product teams, shaping procedures, safety practices, and scale strategies while ensuring compliance with aviation and data protection