The SABCA Unmanned Aerial Systems Business Unit is actively seeking a highly motivated and professional UAS Remote Flight Operator to support flight operations throughout Europe and other regions. As a remote operator you are responsible to prepare, plan, organise and execute challenging and complex missions in support of our customers’ daily operations.
Whenever you are not performing missions, you will support the Operations department in different tasks and activities such as: simulator training, flight testing, back-office administration, flight authorization requests, safety assessment processing and UAS maintenance.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant technical field (e.g. aerospace, unmanned systems, robotics, electronics). Relevant experience as UAS Flight Operator can compensate for missing qualifications
- EASA A2 drone license
- A Radio Telephony (RT) license is a bonus
- Proficient speaker of English (e.g. ICAO Level 5 or equivalent). Mastering an additional European language is a plus
- Impeccable safety record
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Eligible for a security clearance
- Unrestricted rights for international travel (e.g. eligible for a VISA)
- EU citizenship and B driving license
- Flexibility to work in shifts and to travel for multiple consecutive weeks in Europe and outside Europe
- You have good communication and collaboration skills
- You are a team player, but you can also work independently when necessary
WHAT WE OFFER
- Thorough flight operator training on the SABCA fixed-wing UAS platforms, to operate in the EASA specific class
- Technical and maintenance training on relevant UAS subsystems
- Additional UAS flight operator training whenever needed (e.g. R/T training, CRM training, safety training)
- Strong opportunities for personal and professional development in a dynamic setting
- International environment with highly motivated pioneers
ABOUT THE SABCA UAS BUSINESS UNIT
Our story started not so long ago with only a few people. Since then, we have delivered excellence in many R&D and demonstration projects. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
SABCA is one of the main aerospace and defence actors in Belgium, belonging to a unique industrial and agile ecosystem. Its customers and partners belong to the elite of the aerospace world and are spread worldwide.
APPLY FOR THE JOB
Now is the time to bring your best ideas, experience and passion to a place where your ambition will know little boundaries and be part of a new and rapidly growing market. If you’re ready to travel to many interesting locations around Europe and take part in the rapid evolvement of the UAS industry, then apply now by sending your CV and motivation letter to:
SABCA
HR Department
jobsbru@sabca.be