Senior Flight Test Pilot & Demonstrations Leader

NIF; Leiria, Caldas da Rainha, Ponte de Sor; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance

Shuttle transport to offices

Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The NIF portfolio seeks a Senior Flight Test & Demonstration Pilot to fly test sorties and demonstrate TEKEVER platforms to customers and partners. You will keep aircraft mission-ready as Remote Pilot and Line Maintenance Technician, in safety-first, high-demand environments.

This is a hands-on role requiring calmness under pressure, strong situational awareness, and willingness to travel to support customers and regulators. You will mentor colleagues and contribute to product improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as remote pilot or pilot in command of UAS or other aircraft.
• Hands-on line maintenance experience on UAS or other aircraft.
• Safety-first mindset and strong decision-making under pressure.
• Willingness to travel when required.

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 per procedures.
• Monitor aircraft behavior and respond to failures or unexpected conditions.
• Keep accurate records and follow safety standards.
• Provide feedback to engineering and product teams to improve platforms.
• Mentor junior pilots on safe operating practices.

Skills

Advanced English (C2)

Calm under pressure

Safety-first mindset

Situational awareness

Willingness to travel

Education

A1/A3 and A2 certificates (CAA/EASA)

Pilot licence (LAPL, PPL, HPL or equivalent)

Flight test or engineering qualification

Job description

The NIF portfolio seeks a Senior Flight Test & Demonstration Pilot to fly test sorties and demonstrate TEKEVER platforms to customers and partners. You will keep aircraft mission-ready as Remote Pilot and Line Maintenance Technician, in safety-first, high-demand environments.

This is a hands-on role requiring calmness under pressure, strong situational awareness, and willingness to travel to support customers and regulators. You will mentor colleagues and contribute to product improvements.