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Lead Remote Pilot

  • Hybrid
    • Sofia City, Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Airline Flight Operations

Job description

Our company 

What if an aircraft could fly without a pilot, land almost anywhere and transport cargo over thousands of kilometers at a fraction of the fuel and time required today? We didn’t just ask ourselves this question. We made it a reality.

Dronamics is an European aerospace company and our “Black Swan” is the first cargo drone of its kind licensed to fly in Europe and the only one in its class. Remotely piloted, extremely fuel-efficient and capable of taking off and landing on short, unprepared runways, it connects places that airplanes and trucks reach with difficulty, slowly, or at great expense.

In addition to logistics, the “Black Swan” has applications in civil defense, public safety, and national security. This proven technology has the potential to transform entire economies as well as defend territories.

When we started, no one believed it was possible. That’s why we named it “Black Swan.” Today, it is designed, built, and tested in Bulgaria by a team of over 12 nationalities and continues to evolve into new configurations. And you can be among those who fly it.


The Role

The Lead Remote Pilot will have the opportunity to accomplish new milestones in the aviation industry, through comprehensive technical feedback for experimental aircraft and helping to deliver the objectives of the Flight Testing Program.

As a Lead Remote Pilot your responsibilities will initially include flight planning and conducting of ground and flight tests. In addition, you will be required to work closely with others on engineering design reviews, technical reviews, safety reviews and conducting flight briefings. Nurturing effective relationships with colleagues within a small and agile team is very important as are fostering good connections between different departments such as Design, Avionics, and Manufacturing. Teamwork, flexibility and communication skills are vital attributes to the fulfillment of this role.

Extensive knowledge in developing safety cases in an effective manner within a strict regulatory framework will ensure your success in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Lead Pilot for the experimental Black Swan UAV

  • Assist with technical analysis and reports

  • Participate in reviews of Flight Data and Human Factors

  • Assist in the Development of procedures for the UAV

  • Be the lead pilot in a multi crew environment

  • Review and contribute to Pilot Operating Handbooks, related guidance documents etc.

  • Must be able to work in a high stress environment when require

 

Job requirements

Essential Qualifications

  • Hold an CPL qualification

  • Knowledge of EASA and global (ICAO) regulatory developments

  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Be independent and motivated; able to self‐direct and manage time effectively

  • Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Significant and demonstrable experience in commercial UAS roles within the EU

  • Knowledge of UAS Regulations and framework for the safe operation within the Open, Specific and Certified Categories

  • Relevant experience in flight test programs

  • Experience in different aircraft types, technical and safety review boards,

  • Familiar with government flight test organisations, and procedures.

  • Remote Pilot (Fixed Wing) qualified or equivalent

  • Degree in engineering or equivalent technical qualifications

Location

  • This role is located in Bulgaria.

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