Senior Flight Test & Demonstration Pilot - Customer Demos

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

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