Senior Flight Test Pilot & Demonstration Lead

Tekever; Caldas da Rainha; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance for employees

Shuttle transport to offices

Bonus in line with policy

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

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

We value safety, calm under pressure, and hands-on problem solving. You will mentor peers, travel as required, and contribute to product improvements through rigorous demonstrations and feedback.

Qualifications

• Location: Portugal
• Advanced English (C2); Portuguese/Spanish/French a plus
• Proven experience as remote pilot or PIC of UAS or other aircraft
• Hands-on line maintenance experience on UAS or other aircraft
• Calm, decisive under pressure with strong situational awareness

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Remote pilot experience

Pilot in command

UAS operation

Safety mindset

Travel willingness

English proficiency

Education

A1/A3 certificates (CAA/EASA)

Pilot licence (LAPL, PPL, HPL or equivalent)

Flight test/engineering qualification

Job description

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

We value safety, calm under pressure, and hands-on problem solving. You will mentor peers, travel as required, and contribute to product improvements through rigorous demonstrations and feedback.