November 8, 2024

Wingcopter GmbH

Weiterstadt

OTHER

UAS Pilot and Instructor (m/f/d)

Your mission

Conduct UAS flights, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Reports to the Flight Operations Manager, providing support in operational planning, field operations, and continuous improvement of operator skills.
Perform mission planning, route assessments, and support the creation and adjustment of operational documentation and manuals.
Lead training sessions for internal team members and clients on UAS operation, safety protocols, and equipment handling.
Create, update, and document training materials and activities, maintaining records for all personnel.
Perform basic maintenance and servicing of UAS systems.
Collaborate with the Flight & Ground Test team to optimize Wingcopter systems.
Take responsibility for the safety of all personnel and equipment, conducting safety briefings and ensuring operational safety standards.
Manage risk assessments, identifying and mitigating potential hazards in operating areas.

Your profile

Must have:

Current Remote Pilot Certificate (A1/A3 + A2, Part 107, or equivalent).
2+ years of experience in commercial UAS operations.
Experience in training or instructing on UAS operations and safety.
Technical skills for UAS maintenance and troubleshooting.
Strong English communication skills, written and spoken.
Willingness for global travel.
Knowledge of safety protocols and risk assessment in UAS operations.
Effective skills in engaging with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Valid driver’s license (up to 3.5 tons).
Ability handle equipment up to 25 kg

Nice to have:

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, or a related field.
Familiarity with EASA/FAA or similar regulatory content
Experience creating training materials or instructional content.
Experience with radio control systems and model aircraft
Skills in flight data analysis and reporting.
Radio Telephony Licence certification
First aid or emergency response certification.
Experience with manned aviation.
Adaptability to changing operational environments.

What you bring as a perfect candidate

You are a team player.
You have a can-do mentality.
You believe that technology can have a positive impact on society and our future.

What we'll offer

We want you to be fit and healthy. That's why we provide all kinds of fitness offers via a subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership and bike leasing with Business Bike.
To ensure that no one goes hungry here, we offer subsidized lunches at our Foodji vending machine, as well as regular breakfast options, and, of course, the obligatory fruit basket.
Water, juice spritzers, tea, and coffee—including three different milk alternatives—are always provided.
Whether with mulled wine and crepes or beer and (vegan) bratwurst: successes are there to be celebrated, and we love to do so!
Dogsitter? You don't need one! Four-legged friends are welcome and very popular in our office!
Flexible working hours are part of our everyday life!
Whether you want to come to the office by bike or car, we have plenty of parking spaces and covered bike racks. And we also have free charging stations for electric vehicles!

Why us?

A highly motivated team.
The exciting life of a fast-growing tech startup.
The opportunity to develop and implement your own ideas.
The active promotion of your personal and professional development.
The chance to have a positive impact through your work.

About us

Do you want to shape the future of aviation? Do you share our vision of saving and improving lives through technology with a purpose? Then join our ambitious team of young talents and experienced professionals!
We at Wingcopter design innovative, high-performance drones that are operated all over the world in commercial and humanitarian operations. Our drone technology saves and improves lives every day.

At Wingcopter, we strive to create an inclusive corporate culture where everyone is treated with respect and trust, irrespective of origin, gender, identity, age, religion, background or role within the company. We are convinced that a diverse environment is the best breeding ground for innovative, sustainable and forward-looking solutions to major challenges.