As a UAS Offshore Pilot, you will:
* Deploy to customer project locations – sometimes solo, sometimes in small teams – to execute on-site wind turbine blade inspections using the SkySpecs automated drone system
* Communicate daily to SkySpecs and customers on project progress, upcoming logistics, technical troubleshooting details, product improvements, etc.
* Be patient with and passionate for the most advanced commercial UAS technology on the market
* Charge, discharge, pack, and ship flight batteries
Requirements of the job:
* UK Flier ID, GVC, STS or equivalent Certificated Remote Pilot (current)
* Native English speaker or proficiency
* Eligible to work in the United Kingdom and or Europe
* Primary place of residence within the UK or Ireland
* Minimum of 25 logged hours as pilot-in-command (PIC) multi-rotor platforms. Strong preference for extensive experience in “DJI Atti” mode equivalent (i.e. manual flying with no GPS position hold)
* Ability to travel up to 80% of the time, deployed to remote wind farms throughout the UK and Europe, in up to 2-week increments with 2-week breaks, depending on local regulations.
* Work 10+ hours a day in various weather conditions
* Knowledge and hands-on experience with UAS operations, vehicle and sensor assembly, telemetry radios, R/C transmitters, video downlinks, or general UAS field troubleshooting
* Willingness to jump in at any level of operations and do “whatever it takes” to help the project
* Excellent organisational and communication skills; high attention to detail; a stellar team player
* Must be comfortable with ambiguity and fast, constant changes to “the plan” with the ability to adapt quickly and make it seem effortless
* A valid passport
* A valid driver's license
* Ability to lift up to 22 kg. and stand for long periods of time
* Experience with being deployed for long periods of time
* 2-year technical degree or higher in unmanned systems, aviation, operations, or a related field
* Global Wind Organisation (GWO) training certificates (active) preferred
* Wind energy/renewables experience preferred
Bonus points for: Wind turbine technician experience