Head of UAS Pilot Training Academy

NIF; Leiria, Caldas da Rainha; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance for employees

Shuttle transport service

Company bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The NIF seeks a Head of Training Academy - UAS Pilot Trainer to create and run an academy for TEKEVER’s unmanned systems. You will lead instructors, design programs, and ensure compliance with EASA/ANAC and NATO standards while delivering both theoretical and practical UAS training.

You will manage content development, assess trainees, coordinate sessions, and maintain training records, with travel across Europe. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in aviation or UAS, with leadership of instruction teams or flight operations.
• Eligibility to obtain NATO SECRET security accreditation.
• Knowledge of EASA and ANAC regulations applicable to UAS operations.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Willingness to travel within Europe.

Responsibilities

• Define the academy's strategy and operating model.
• Lead the team of instructors and content development.
• Design training and certification programs based on information from Product and Engineering teams.
• Ensure training complies with EASA/ANAC rules and NATO standards.
• Plan, prepare and deliver theoretical and practical training for UAS/drone operations.
• Develop and update training content, presentations and materials.
• Support and assess trainees throughout the training process.
• Plan and coordinate training sessions, including simulator and flight training.
• Maintain training records and training evidence.
• Support logistics of training activities.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to keep training content up to date.

Skills

Leadership experience

UAS/Aviation expertise

Flight operations

Regulatory knowledge

Willingness to travel

Portuguese and English fluency

Education

Certified Pedagogical Skills (CCP) or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

The NIF seeks a Head of Training Academy - UAS Pilot Trainer to create and run an academy for TEKEVER’s unmanned systems. You will lead instructors, design programs, and ensure compliance with EASA/ANAC and NATO standards while delivering both theoretical and practical UAS training.

You will manage content development, assess trainees, coordinate sessions, and maintain training records, with travel across Europe. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.