Senior 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

Join our Flight Test & Demonstration team as a Senior Flight Test & Demonstration Pilot. You will fly test sorties, showcase TEKEVER platforms to customers and partners, and keep our aircraft mission-ready as both Remote Pilot and Line Maintenance Technician.

This is a hands-on role in dynamic, sometimes demanding environments. We are looking for someone who takes safety seriously, stays calm under pressure and wants to help make our products better.

What will be your 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.

Profile and requirements

• Location: Portugal;
• Language: Advanced English (C2). Portuguese, Spanish or French is a plus;
• Proven experience as a remote pilot or pilot in command of UAS or other aircraft, with strong handling skills and discipline;
• Hands-on line maintenance experience on UAS or other aircraft;
• Calm, sound decision-making and strong situational awareness under pressure;
• A safety-first, team-oriented mindset, with ownership of your work and openness to feedback;
• Confident working hands-on and presenting to customers, with willingness to travel when required.

Nice to have

• Experience in flight testing, demonstrations or operational aviation;
• Experience with fixed-wing, VTOL or long-endurance UAS;
• A1/A3 and A2 certificates (CAA/EASA) or STS/specific category experience;
• Pilot licence (LAPL, PPL, HPL or equivalent), or flight test or engineering qualification.

What we have to offer you

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to make a real impact
• A competitive salary package, aligned with your proven level of experience
• Meal allowance and health insurance for employees
• Shuttle transport service to the offices in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and Ponte de Sor
• Bonus in line with company policy
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)