Director, UAV Training & Operations Centre

Naimar; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic role

High impact

Meaningful responsibility

International environment

Professional development

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Naimar is establishing a NATO/EU–Ukrainian UAV training centre in Norway. We seek an experienced military leader to build the centre from the ground up, lead pilots and instructors, and ensure safe, high‑standard training, testing and demonstrations for armed forces, government agencies and industry.

The Head of Centre will engage with Norwegian defence and drone communities, coordinate with Ukrainian instructors and international partners, and ensure compliance with aviation, security and

Qualifications

• Former Norwegian Armed Forces officer or senior NCO with 10+ years of service.
• Experience establishing and delivering new military units, capabilities, or training programs.
• Proven ability to lead specialist teams and manage budgets, resources and delivery.
• Active security clearance under the Norwegian Security Act at SECRET/NATO SECRET or higher.
• Strong network within Norwegian Armed Forces, Home Guard or defence industry.

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 the pilots and instructors who deliver training, test flights and customer demonstrations.
• Oversee course content, instructor standards and quality of delivery.
• Build relationships with Armed Forces, Home Guard, defence procurement and research bodies, ranges and industry.
• Work closely with Ukrainian instructors and international partners.
• Ensure all activity follows aviation, security and export‑control rules.

Skills

Military leadership

Unit formation

Training program design

Project management

Security clearance

Drone operations

EU/NATO defence coordination

Norwegian/English bilingual

Job description

Naimar is establishing a NATO/EU–Ukrainian UAV training centre in Norway. We seek an experienced military leader to build the centre from the ground up, lead pilots and instructors, and ensure safe, high‑standard training, testing and demonstrations for armed forces, government agencies and industry.

The Head of Centre will engage with Norwegian defence and drone communities, coordinate with Ukrainian instructors and international partners, and ensure compliance with aviation, security and