Lead Flight Test & Demonstration Pilot

Tekever; Caldas da Rainha; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance for employees

Shuttle transport to offices

Bonus in line with company policy

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Tekever is seeking a Senior Flight Test & Demonstration Pilot in Portugal. You will fly test sorties, demonstrate TEKEVER platforms to customers and partners, and maintain mission readiness as both Remote Pilot and Line Maintenance Technician.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety, composure under pressure, and contributing to product improvements through practical feedback. The role involves planning and executing missions, delivering demonstrations to regulators and customers, and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience as a remote pilot or pilot in command of UAS or other aircraft, with strong handling skills.
• Hands-on line maintenance experience on UAS or other aircraft.
• Safety-first mindset and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, brief, fly and debrief test and demonstration missions in line with approved plans and risk assessments.
• Deliver professional demonstration flights for customers, partners and regulators.
• Perform line maintenance on TEKEVER platforms in accordance with approved procedures.
• Monitor aircraft behavior and respond decisively to failures or unexpected conditions.
• Keep accurate records and operate in line with regulations, company procedures and safety standards.
• Give clear, practical feedback to engineering and product teams to improve our platforms.
• Mentor junior pilots and colleagues on safe operating practices and good flying technique.

Skills

Remote pilot experience

PIC of UAS

Line maintenance

Safety-focused

Customer-facing

Job description

Tekever is seeking a Senior Flight Test & Demonstration Pilot in Portugal. You will fly test sorties, demonstrate TEKEVER platforms to customers and partners, and maintain mission readiness as both Remote Pilot and Line Maintenance Technician.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety, composure under pressure, and contributing to product improvements through practical feedback. The role involves planning and executing missions, delivering demonstrations to regulators and customers, and mentoring