Drone Pilot position for a European aerospace organization. You will execute high-impact UAV missions, from mission planning to real-time control and data capture. This is a full-time role involving international travel and work across multiple locations in Europe and beyond.
Responsibilities- Conduct pre-flight planning including airspace coordination, weather checks and risk analysis
- Perform UAV launch, flight and recovery in manual, assisted and autonomous modes
- Operate EO/IR and visual payload systems for surveillance and data collection
- Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards (VLOS and BVLOS)
- Maintain flight logs, checklists and technical documentation
- Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting and field repairs
- Collaborate with engineers, analysts and mission planners
- Support system improvements and operational efficiency
- Travel internationally for missions, training and demonstrations
- Operate from multiple locations across Europe and other regions
- Competitive salary
- Travel reimbursement according to company policy
- Direct contract with the employer
- 40 vacation days
- Challenging technical role within an innovative aerospace environment
- Opportunity to work in an international and fast-growing organization
- At least three years of experience as a UAV pilot (manual and autonomous operations)
- Valid UAV certifications (A1/A3, A2 and Specific)
- Strong technical knowledge of UAV systems, avionics and telemetry
- Familiarity with European airspace regulations
- Willingness to travel internationally and stay abroad for longer periods
- Ability to work in dynamic and remote environments
- Strong communication skills and safety-first mindset
- Fluency in English (additional languages like French, Spanish or German are a plus)
- Proven experience in surveillance or reconnaissance missions
The working hours for this full-time position are Monday to Friday during office hours (09:00 – 17:00).
AboutOur client is a European aerospace and defense organization focused on next-generation aviation technologies, including autonomous flight systems and advanced propulsion solutions. The company operates internationally and works on innovative projects within defense and aerospace, combining engineering excellence with modern technologies such as AI and sustainable energy.
#J-18808-Ljbffr€50000 - €70000 monthly