UAS Pilot Training Academy Leader

Tekever; Caldas da Rainha; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance for employees

Shuttle transport to offices

Job summary

Tekever is seeking a Head of Training Academy - UAS Pilot Trainer to build and lead the academy for TEKEVER’s unmanned systems. You will design programs, deliver theoretical and practical training, assess trainees, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead instructors, align content with Product and Engineering, and travel within Europe as needed. Fluency in Portuguese and English, 10+ years in aviation/UAS, and NATO security eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in aviation or UAS with experience leading instruction teams or flight operations.
• Experience creating technical training programs.
• Eligibility to obtain NATO SECRET security accreditation.
• Professional experience operating drones/UAS.
• Experience in training, instruction or technical knowledge transfer.
• Knowledge of operational safety and flight planning.
• Knowledge of EASA and ANAC regulations applicable to UAS operations.
• Certified Pedagogical Skills (CCP) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Valid Category B driving licence.
• Willingness to travel within Europe.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Define the academy's strategy and operating model.
• Lead the team of instructors and content development.
• Design training and certification programs based on information gathered from Product and Engineering teams.
• Ensure that training complies with EASA/ANAC rules and applicable NATO standards.
• Plan, prepare and deliver theoretical and practical training for UAS/drone operations.
• Develop and update training content, presentations and training materials.
• Support and assess trainees throughout the training process.
• Plan and coordinate training sessions, including simulator and flight training.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain training records, including attendance, assessments and training evidence.
• Support the organisation and logistics of training activities.
• Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to keep training content technically accurate and up to date.

Skills

Leadership of instructors

Training program design

UAS operation experience

Safety and flight planning

EASA/ANAC regulations knowledge

Pedagogical skills (CCP)

Portuguese & English fluency

NATO SECRET eligibility

Driving licence (Category B)

Willingness to travel Europe

Job description

Tekever is seeking a Head of Training Academy - UAS Pilot Trainer to build and lead the academy for TEKEVER’s unmanned systems. You will design programs, deliver theoretical and practical training, assess trainees, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead instructors, align content with Product and Engineering, and travel within Europe as needed. Fluency in Portuguese and English, 10+ years in aviation/UAS, and NATO security eligibility are required.