UAV Flight Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed-wing UAV systems during customer demonstrations, test flights, and field operations
• Maintain continuous demonstration readiness for aircraft, payloads, and ground control stations
• Support flight preparation including mission planning, airspace coordination, and risk analysis
• Perform launch, flight, and recovery operations in manual, assisted, and autonomous modes
• Operate ground control stations, telemetry systems, datalinks, and mission communication systems
• Support EO/IR and surveillance payload operations
• Conduct troubleshooting, field maintenance, and technical support during deployments
• Maintain accurate flight logs, operational reports, and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with flight safety standards and UAV regulations (VLOS and BVLOS)
• Participate in advanced operational UAV training in Ukraine

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating fixed-wing UAV systems in military, aerospace, or defense environments
• Required military background (aviation, reconnaissance, UAV, artillery, intelligence, or special operations)
• Hands-on experience with ground control stations, telemetry, and UAV communication architectures
• Strong understanding of UAV avionics, electronics, and datalinks
• Experience operating UAVs in both manual and autonomous flight modes
• Valid UAV certifications A1, A2, A3, and Specific
• Fluency in English

About the Company

Destinus is revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness.