Senior Flight Test & Demonstration Pilot

Tekever; Leiria; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance

Shuttle transport to Leiria offices

Job summary

Tekever is seeking a Senior Flight Test & Demonstration Pilot in Portugal. The role entails flying test sorties, demonstrating TEKEVER platforms to customers and partners, and keeping our aircraft mission-ready as both Remote Pilot and Line Maintenance Technician.

It is a hands‑on position in dynamic environments, requiring safety focus and calm under pressure. The successful candidate will plan and execute test missions, deliver professional demonstrations to regulators, mentor colleagues, and

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced pilot with a proven track record in remote piloting or piloting command of UAS or aircraft.
• Hands‑on line maintenance experience on UAS or other aircraft is required.
• Safety-first mindset with calm, decisive decision making under pressure.
• Strong ownership, team orientation and openness to feedback; capable of presenting to customers.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Remote piloting

Pilot in command

Line maintenance

Safety mindset

Customer communication

Travel willingness

Tools

UAS platforms

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)