Flight Test Safety Pilot - UAS Ops and Risk Mitigation

Tekever; Caldas da Rainha; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance for employees

Shuttle transport service to offices

Job summary

Tekever is seeking a Safety Pilot to join the Flight Test & Demonstration team in Portugal. You will support safe flight tests, demonstrations and operational missions across TEKEVER platforms, working closely with Remote Pilots and RPIC to monitor operations and mitigate risks.

You will provide real-time feedback on aircraft performance and handling, contribute to pre-flight planning and post-flight debriefs, and help ensure compliance with regulations and company procedures while maintaining

Qualifications

• Advanced English proficiency with proven fluency at C2 level; Portuguese, Spanish or French is a plus.
• Strong situational awareness, decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in dynamic and potentially high-pressure flight environments.
• Willingness to travel and support flight operations and demonstrations when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe execution of flight tests, demonstrations and UAS operations, working closely with the RPIC and flight crew.
• Monitor flight operations and the surrounding environment, identifying hazards and taking appropriate action to mitigate risk.
• Support pre-flight planning, risk assessments, aircraft inspections and post-flight debriefings.
• Monitor aircraft behaviour and performance during flight, identifying anomalies, limitations or potential safety concerns.
• Provide real-time support during flight operations, including responding to system failures, unexpected conditions or other operational hazards.
• Ensure flight activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, company procedures and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of flights, incidents, observations and safety-related events.
• Provide operational and flight-test feedback to engineering and product teams to support continuous improvement of TEKEVER platforms.
• Support and mentor UAS operators and other team members on safe operating practices and risk mitigation.

Job description

Tekever is seeking a Safety Pilot to join the Flight Test & Demonstration team in Portugal. You will support safe flight tests, demonstrations and operational missions across TEKEVER platforms, working closely with Remote Pilots and RPIC to monitor operations and mitigate risks.

You will provide real-time feedback on aircraft performance and handling, contribute to pre-flight planning and post-flight debriefs, and help ensure compliance with regulations and company procedures while maintaining