TeamUAV – UK RPAS Operator

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£22’500 – £27’500 basic salary depending on experience

+ bonus package for on target earnings of £35’000 – £40’000 pa

Six month position – possibility of extension

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Great UK & Occasional overseas travel

Generous bonus scheme

Work from home on none flying days

Access to company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone

Job Description

We’ve got an exciting new role available for an experienced Drone Pilot to join our growing team in the commercial drone world. You’ll be part of our national deployment team providing drone inspection, survey and response services on a range of tasks such as critical national infrastructure surveys, building inspections or working with first responders.

Drone Pilots are at the very core of our operations. They are the essense of professionalism, they are safety consious, they are operationally experinced with a steady hand and focussed mind.

At Team UAV, the Drone Pilot is the Commander of a small two-man team consisting of themselves and a Sensor Operator. They work together as a tight team and are sometimes away in hotels for 2-3 days per week, this can be in the UK and occasionally overseas. It’s a fast-paced and exciting role, the hours can sometimes be long – but our work is rewarding, and you’ll get a great sense of achievement from the tasks you carry out.

When you’re not flying, you’ll be working from home planning tasks, organising and processing data, building on new procedures and finding innovative new ways and new technology to carry out bespoke tasks. You’ll also have the chance to research, develop and test new equipment – if you’ve got a mind for RC gear and communications.

There’s great career progression too, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and take part in further training. Your job as a Drone Pilot will give you the basic skills and mindset for progression within the company.

Minimum Requirments

Passed and completed UK drone pilots ground school and practical flight (certificated)
Over 40 hours of commercial flights in log book (within the last 12 months)
Experience using DJI products
Experience of capturing photogrammetery data
Experience of capturing inspection images and video
Experience and underpinning knowledge of processing photogrammetry data
Good knowledge of drone technology, new tech and a eye on future tech
Must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
Ability to work in all weather conditions and operate in the outdoors for extended periods
Have a professional attitude and confidence in own ability
Confident to talk to the general public
Confident in mitigating risks
A strong team player with leadership qualities
Ability to manage a small team
Capable of making decisions in high pressure environments
Organised and good time management skills
Willing to work away from home
Good literacy and IT Skills
An interest in drone technology and remote sensing
Enthusiastic about the application of new technology