About The Position
UK-EU Field Pilot / Technician
Atlas UAV Ltd | Swindon, UK Based with extensive European travel | SC clearance (eligible) Atlas UAV Ltd is a fast-growing defence-tech company. Pace is high, structure is being built, and ownership is real. You put Atlas UAV Ltd’s RAS capability into the customer’s hands and keep it flying. You deploy and integrate our UAV systems in customer environments, train end users, and act as the hands-on technical expert in the field. This is a practical, multi-disciplinary role spanning flight operations, technical support and customer engagement, delivered to the standard military and civil regulators expect.
Core responsibilities
- Champion Atlas UAV Ltd’s capability in the field by planning and delivering customer deployments, trials, validation and evaluation activities, and end-user training; capture operational feedback to support product development and maintain training materials, technical publications and service bulletins.
- Maintain operational currency across multiple RAS platforms and keep flight records in line with PDRA and Operational Authorisations; support CAA authorisation submissions.
- Drive a strong safety culture, flight discipline and equipment care in line with OEM, CAA, MAA and company requirements.
- Lead battery management, software integration and technical support; investigate faults to root cause and coordinate resolution.
- Carry out minor electronic repairs (soldering, cable manufacture, connector and wiring repairs, component installation) to OEM guidance.
- Own inventory, serial-number tracking and booking in/out for drones, payloads, batteries and spares; support UK and international equipment logistics.
- Act as focal point for Ofcom applications, spectrum management and frequency coordination.
- Support pre-sales at demonstrations, exhibitions and customer events, representing Atlas UAV Ltd as a subject-matter expert.
Requirements
Requirements
- GVC, A2 CofC, L1 RPC or a military equivalent qualification.
- Training instructor qualification (military or civilian).
- Understanding of the end-user operating environment and experience working in a complex team setting.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Eligible for SC clearance; evidence of identity and right to work in the UK.
Advantage
- FPV Flight Proficiency. Demonstrated (BVLOS) experience flying FPV platforms in a range of operational environments.
- Technical Drone Expertise. Strong understanding of drone systems, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Flight Systems Configuration. Experience configuring, tuning, and optimising drone hardware and software.
- Operational Safety & Compliance. Knowledge of aviation regulations, risk management, and safe flight operations.
- Mission Delivery Experience. Military experience, proven ability to build, program, tune and build FPV drones for specific tasks.
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