UAS Remote Pilot - Validations

About the role

Tekever Defence in the UK is recruiting a UAS Remote Pilot for its Validations team, based at its West Wales facility. The pilot monitors flight operations, mitigates hazards, performs real-time interventions and ensures compliance with regulations and standards. The role is full-time, five days a week, with shift times depending on MET and availability, and occasional travel to support other growing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Support the RPIC in delivering safe and compliant UAS operations
• Ensure validations comply with regulations and keep detailed records of flights, incidents and safety assessments
• Enforce company safety protocols and best practice
• Help with flight planning, pre-flight inspections and post-flight debriefings
• Give emergency response guidance for system failures or unexpected hazards
• Train and mentor UAS operators on best practice and risk mitigation
• Maintain personal currency and competency on specified TEKEVER platforms

Required profile

• Eligible to hold SC clearance and willing to undergo vetting
• Work authorisation in the UK is required
• Advanced English, proven at C2 level
• Team player able to work in complex environments and give constructive feedback on product performance

Required skills

• A1 and A3 CAA/EASA certificates
• Pilot license (LAPL/PPL/HPL or similar)
• A2 Certificate of Competence and Engineering License
• MALE/HALE UAS certified (H900/H450/WK/MQ) and MUAS certified (Puma/DH3/Raven/Stalker)
• Flight radiotelephony operating license
• Ground school and live flying on any type of aircraft, understanding of MET and airspace

What we offer

• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus
• Pension contribution match of up to 10%
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Private medical insurance (optional family cover) and private dental care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development and a rewards platform with discounts and salary sacrifice schemes