Job Description
Company Description
Join Airspection as we operate tough, long-range endurance drones for remote infrastructure inspection. We are pioneering shore launched BVLOS operations for offshore wind, working directly with regulators and some of the world’s largest wind operators.
We’re hiring a Remote Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS or Drone) Pilot who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role, owning flight planning, execution and safety in the field. This role is ideal for a skilled remote pilot who’s passionate about advancing their career into lead pilot responsibilities, with a future pathway into flight operations management. You’ll work in complex, regulated environments to help replace helicopter and vessel-based inspections with clean, autonomous systems.
What you will own
* Remote Piloting:
Act as remote pilot in command, leading the flight crew during operations
Final sign-off before take-off
Flight control of VTOL system (multirotor & fixed-wing)
Fly under open category, PDRA01 and BVLOS authorisations
Conduct infrastructure inspections
Work offshore when required
* Flight Planning & Support:
Prepare drone logistics for flight
Develop flight plans
Conduct site assessments
Conduct risk assessments (including RAMS)
Coordinate flight plans with clients and involved parties
Post-flight review and inspection data handling
Support the development of flight checklists, SOPs and training for BVLOS pilots
Work with the Technical R&D team to improve the drone system
When required, operate as a visual observer, remote pilot assistant, or safety officer
What you bring
* Experience flying fixed-wing or multirotor platforms
* Experience providing commercial drone inspections (1 year+)
* Documented inspection piloting experience (20 flight hours+)
* GVC qualified for fixed-wing or multirotor platforms
* Confidence operating within regulated environments
Who you are
* Positive and open to new types of work and responsibility
* Practical and capable, with a "can-do" attitude
* Upfront, direct and honest in feedback - especially around flight safety
* Regulated and safety-focused in complex environments
* Motivated to learn, develop and grow with the company as operations scale
* Comfortable working outdoors in different environments (in some cases offshore)
* Clear communicator who works well with in a team
What makes you stand out?
* Experience conducting wind turbine blade inspections
* Operational BVLOS flight experience
* GWO certification or prior offshore working experience
* Manned aviation licence or formal aviation training background
* Previous experience in a flight operations or lead pilot role
About Airspection
Airspection is developing the next generation of long-range, tough drones for offshore and remote infrastructure inspection. Our mission is to reduce environmental impact, cost and the number of people put at risk when inspecting challenging assets.
Why join us?
* Direct ownership of real‑world BVLOS flight operations.
* Hands‑on flying in challenging offshore environments.
* A role that combines piloting, planning, safety and operational development.
* Influence how inspection operations, training and standards are built from the ground up.
* Every day is different, from testing prototypes to operating at offshore wind farms.
* Rapid progression as the company scales.
Other information
* Full time role.
* Flexible working where it makes sense.
* Location: Glasgow, hybrid-remote.
* Start date: As soon as you are ready.
* Comfortable traveling for work from time to time - including offshore days.
* Salary 35k-50k depending on experience