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Unmanned Aircraft Pilot and Engineer (UAS)

Employer
Pimento Connection Ltd
Location
Wiltshire
Salary
Up to 45k per annum + benefits
Closing date
30 Dec 2021

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Job Details

Position: Full-time
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire,
Salary: £40-£45k

Our customer specialises in manned and unmanned aircraft operations and technology. The business is rapidly expanding in one of the most exciting and technically challenging areas of aerospace: that of unmanned aviation.

As an Unmanned Aircraft Pilot & Engineer you will be reporting to the Flight Test and Customer Services Team Leader while also being accountable to the Head of Flight Operations for safe conduct of UAS flight and maintenance operations in accordance with the Company Operating System (OS).

This exciting role will place the right candidate at the forefront of unmanned air systems (drone) development in the UK. We are looking for an experienced and competent employee possessing excellent RC flying skills on both fixed wing and VTOL systems. As an unmanned aircraft pilot and engineer you will be responsible for development engineeringassembly and flying of company and customer unmanned air systems.

You must have a good understanding of radio control and autopilot control technologies together with experience in construction and maintenance of model aircraft or unmanned aircraft and an understanding of drone legislation as applied in the UK.

You will join a friendly team of software, aerospace and electronics engineers, aviation specialists and support staff in a small but rapidly growing company leading the way in this exciting field.

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire but within easy access of the beautiful city of Salisbury,

Salary package

  • Competitive salary and pension scheme.
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Private health insurance
  • Life cover & income protection

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of this rapidly growing sector of aviation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as pilot in command of Company and customer unmanned air systems in accordance with regulatory and company procedures.
  • Assist in prototype/development unmanned aircraft build
  • Platform/product development flight test and system design input
  • Represent the Company on deployed UAS flying trials in UK and abroad
  • Become familiar with Company software and electronics products for the purposes of operations, test and development flying.
  • Conduct autopilot integration, tuning and configuration working with software engineers
  • Operate workshop tools and equipment to build, modify and maintain unmanned aircraft in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company OS
  • Accurate recording of all company flying activities including logging of data, data manipulation and reporting.
  • Use of rapid prototyping technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting
  • End UAS user experience/perspective desirable
  • Perform other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must hold BMFA A or B certificate or other recognised national qualification.


ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • RC flying skills on both fixed wing and VTOL systems
  • Construction and maintenance of model aircraft or unmanned aircraft
  • A good understanding of radio control and autopilot control technologies
  • Ability to maintain accurate records
  • Understanding of drone legislation as applied in the UK
  • Ability to multi task safely in an aviation environment

Highly desirable

  • An interest in robotics or autonomy
  • UAS Operating Skills

Desirable

  • Familiarity with rapid prototyping technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting

Personal

  • Must be a British Citizen or must have an existing right to work in the UK
  • Ability to live near and work in Salisbury, Wiltshire UK
  • Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel
  • Ability to hold security clearance

 

Company

We are a Bronze Award-Winning Defence Employer Recognised Company and we have pledged to demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community.

Our reputation as a leading provider of top quality people is second to none. We are a multisector executive placement agency with a strong network, able to support your business as it grows.

Of course we don’t JUST have Veterans in mind….the success of Pimento Connection comes from the quality of our candidates, who may (or may not) be from the Armed Forces.

We have placed many candidates who do not have a military background, we enjoy working with a variety of people and will always provide customers with a range of high calibre CVs to review.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01252 933030
Location
The Granary
5 Bonney's Yard
The Street
Eversley
Hampshire
RG27 0PJ
GB

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