Remote Piloted Aircraft System Operator

Job Title: Remote Piloted Aircraft System Operator
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucester
Compensation: £40,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF56890
At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Operator at our Ashchurch site.
The role
As a RPAS Operator, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. We are creating a new capability, providing remotely piloted aircrafts with mission durations measured in days, not hours. This new and exciting role will be part of a team delivering a service to our customers providing this unique capability wherever they need it, globally.
Day-to-day, you'll fly this unique platform and deliver world-class unmanned capabilities around the UK and beyond. Working within the team you will also be a key part of the planning activities working closely with our civil, military and government customers.
Ensuring the safe conduct of flight operations and being an ambassador for flight safety at all times
Conducting simulation flights in order to train and maintain currency
Communicating with Air Traffic Control and other aircrafts for deconfliction when required * Remotely piloting the system and navigating safely using the Ground Control Statio...