UAS Operator

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UAS Operator  

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary Range: £30,000- £40,000

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services.  We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at the forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

• Teamwork
• Commitment
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Agility
• Integrity
• Enjoyment

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly, and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way.
• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
• Pension Scheme via Royal London
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Vitality
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year.
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Referral scheme
• Training & development opportunities

About the Role

Reporting to the Detachment Leader, this role will be within the service delivery side of the company and will be part of a long-term partnership with a trusted customer.

As a UAS operator you will be working to provide operational capability which includes flying and maintaining the deployed platforms. You will be operating in an expeditionary environment, ensuring you make clear and concise decisions independently. Safety will be your highest priority with a strong focus on the real-world application of good practice in a wide range of circumstances.

To note you will deployed for 12 week periods on a rotation basis 

Responsibilities

• UAS Pilot, ensuring high quality delivery.
• UAS platform maintenance, ensuring high quality in every aspect.
• Continuous improvement of operational delivery to achieve to most professional and effective service for the customer.
• Ensure all flying complies with the company Aviation Operating Framework which enables the safe, compliant and effective accomplishment of delivery.
• Assisting in the development of operational processes and procedures and preparing documentation for flight ops approval.
• Representing the company at all times including whilst deployed.
• Deployment and foreign travel required.

• Perform other related duties as required

Health and Safety

• Demonstrating in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.
• Reporting all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
• When required or directed, participating in any health and safety training.

About You

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Evidence of relevant UAS training experience.
• Ability to be deployed for long periods on a rotation basis.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Ability to create high quality and detailed documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Experience working in an operational environment.

Desirable

• Relevant experience of UAS deployed operations.
• Experience in creating training content and schedules from scratch.

Personal Attributes

• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
• Ability to commit to routine national and international travel
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

• Ability to work in Salisbury, Wiltshire UK

Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.