Director, UAV Training & Operations Center

Krush Tech; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic role with high impact

Competitive compensation

International working environment

Professional development and career 성장

Job summary

Krush Tech is establishing a NATO/EU-Ukrainian UAV training centre in Norway. The Head of Centre will build and operate the centre, represent it to defence and drone communities, and lead pilots and instructors.

Flying personally is a strong advantage but not required. We are looking for a former Norwegian Armed Forces officer with about 10+ years of leadership, capable of creating new units, programs and exercises.

Qualifications

• Experience leading military teams and programs.
• Ability to establish and scale new units or capabilities.
• Strong integrity and discretion with sensitive information.
• Active network within national defence and industry.
• Willingness to travel across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead the centre: set up the organisation, recruit the team, plan operations and handle safety and daily running.
• Recruit, lead and support pilots and instructors delivering training, test flights and demonstrations.
• Oversee course content, instructor standards and quality of delivery.
• Build relationships with Armed Forces, Home Guard, defence procurement, R&D bodies, ranges and industry.
• Collaborate with Ukrainian instructors and international partners.
• Ensure activity complies with aviation, security and export-control rules.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program development

Team management

Security clearance

Networking

Travel readiness

Communication

Tools

Drones (FPV)

Job description

Krush Tech is establishing a NATO/EU-Ukrainian UAV training centre in Norway. The Head of Centre will build and operate the centre, represent it to defence and drone communities, and lead pilots and instructors.

Flying personally is a strong advantage but not required. We are looking for a former Norwegian Armed Forces officer with about 10+ years of leadership, capable of creating new units, programs and exercises.