Senior UAV Demonstrations Lead (Field Operations)

Destinusgroup; Katwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus seeks an experienced UAV Demonstration Team member to execute world-class flight demonstrations for military and government customers across multiple countries. You will operate fixed-wing UAVs, ensure thorough testing, and support mission-critical activities with a focus on safety and readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in defense UAV operations, a military background, and strong collaboration with engineering and flight test teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating fixed-wing UAVs in defense or flight test.
• Military background preferred within aviation or UAV operations.
• Strong engineering understanding to collaborate with aerospace teams.
• Hands-on experience with GCS, telemetry, and UAV communication architectures.
• Knowledge of UAV avionics, electronics, and datalinks.
• Experience operating UAVs in manual and autonomous modes.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support UAV demonstrations, deployments, and showcases across multiple countries.
• Operate fixed-wing UAV systems during demonstrations and field operations.
• Maintain readiness of aircraft, payloads, GCS, and support equipment.
• Assist with mission planning, airspace coordination, and weather assessment.
• Perform launch, flight, and recovery in manual, assisted, and autonomous modes.
• Document flight logs and maintenance records; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Military mindset

Teamwork

Decision making

Situational awareness

English fluency

Calm under pressure

Education

UAV certifications A1-A3

Tools

Ground Control Station

Telemetry systems

Datalinks

Mission software

Job description

Destinus seeks an experienced UAV Demonstration Team member to execute world-class flight demonstrations for military and government customers across multiple countries. You will operate fixed-wing UAVs, ensure thorough testing, and support mission-critical activities with a focus on safety and readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in defense UAV operations, a military background, and strong collaboration with engineering and flight test teams.