Flight Test Safety Pilot — Master RC/UAS Operations

Mobizy; Caldas da Rainha; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance for employees

Shuttle transport service to offices

Bonus in line with company policy

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

TEKEVER invites applications for a Safety Pilot within our Flight Test & Demonstration team to ensure the safe execution of flight tests, demonstrations and missions across TEKEVER platforms.

You will work with Remote Pilots and flight test teams, monitoring operations, identifying and mitigating risks, and providing practical feedback on aircraft performance to improve our platforms while maintaining currency across TEKEVER platforms.

Qualifications

• Advanced English required with C2 level fluency; Portuguese, Spanish or French a plus.
• Willingness to travel and support flight operations and demonstrations when required.
• Experience in flight testing, demonstrations or operational aviation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe execution of flight tests, demonstrations and UAS operations, working with the RPIC and flight crew.
• Fly the system using the RC transmitter for testing and evaluate aircraft performance.
• Monitor flight operations and the environment, identify hazards and mitigate risks.
• Assist with pre-flight planning, risk assessments, aircraft inspections and post-flight debriefings.
• Monitor aircraft behaviour and performance during flight, identifying anomalies or safety concerns.
• Provide real-time support during flight operations and respond to failures or hazards.
• Ensure activities comply with regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of flights, incidents and safety events.
• Provide feedback to engineering and product teams to improve TEKEVER platforms.

Skills

RC pilot experience

Situational awareness

Decision making

Communication skills

Flight test operations

Education

Pilot licence (LAPL, PPL, HPL or equivalent)

A2 Certificate of Competence

A1/A3 certificates (CAA/EASA)

Engineering qualification or licence

Job description

TEKEVER invites applications for a Safety Pilot within our Flight Test & Demonstration team to ensure the safe execution of flight tests, demonstrations and missions across TEKEVER platforms.

You will work with Remote Pilots and flight test teams, monitoring operations, identifying and mitigating risks, and providing practical feedback on aircraft performance to improve our platforms while maintaining currency across TEKEVER platforms.