This Flight Operations Instructor role offers a defining opportunity to shape a new kind of flight operation, focusing on scaling critical infrastructure inspections. The instructor will set standards for pilots enabling safe, routine BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations using UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) technology. It suits an experienced aviation instructor with strong instructional and assessment skills from military or crewed aviation, who is keen to apply them to emerging UAS operations and develop knowledge of BVLOS.
Responsibilities
Take responsibility for the delivery of training, assessment, and continued competency for pilots conducting flight operations
Help remote pilots and flight crew progress from initial qualification to advanced standards required for Specific category and BVLOS operations, in alignment with CAA requirements
Deliver instruction, run assessments and skills tests, and drive competency across the Flight Operations Team
Plan and deliver classroom, simulator, and in-the-field training across the full remote pilot syllabus
Conduct company-specific type conversions and operational training on the fleet, including Tiree, Yealm, DJI M400, and Whitby
Deliver on-road and off-road driver training and UAS ground support vehicle system training
Design and conduct flight assessments, skills tests, theoretical examinations, and recurrent currency checks against CAA standards and internal competency framework
Include BVLOS OSC remote pilot and ground control station role standards in assessments
Build and maintain training syllabi, lesson plans, assessment criteria, and supporting materials
Keep courseware current with CAP 722, the Operations Manual, and the evolving UAS regulatory framework
Act as a reference point for instructional standardisation
Support and develop other instructors and assessors
Feed training findings into Safety and Quality Management Systems
Maintain accurate, auditable records of training, competency, and currency, meeting statutory obligations
Develop and maintain personal remote pilot competence and currency, operating as an integral member of a flight crew
Requirements
Professional experience delivering aviation instruction within a military or crewed aviation environment
Experience assessing operational competence against defined aviation standards
A recognised military or civilian aviation instructional, training, assessor, or examiner qualification
Ability to teach confidently in the classroom, simulator, and practical operational environments
Strong understanding of aviation safety, operational discipline, human factors, and standardisation
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Experience developing or maintaining training syllabi, lesson plans, assessment criteria, or supporting course materials
Ability to learn complex technical systems and translate that knowledge into clear, effective instruction
Mature communication style and ability to give clear, constructive feedback
Ability to produce concise, accurate written reports and assessments
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain training records, syllabi, and assessment evidence to an auditable standard
Genuine interest in UAS technology and motivation to develop knowledge of remote pilot operations, BVLOS, and the UK UAS regulatory framework
Willingness to travel throughout the UK and internationally
Full UK manual driving licence
Unrestricted right to work in the UK
Nice to have:
UAS instructional or operational experience
A current GVC or other CAA-recognised UAS qualification
Experience of Specific category or BVLOS operations
Knowledge of CAP 722, the Air Navigation Order, and the UK UAS regulatory framework
Experience working within an RAE or delivering GVC or A2 CofC instruction
Benefits
Direct impact across the entire business
Opportunity to shape how the company scales
Build specialist knowledge and operational experience in autonomous UAS and BVLOS flight
EMI share option scheme
Important Details
Work location: West Lavant site in the South Downs
About the Company
sees.ai flies UAS to collect close visual inspection data for critical national infrastructure operators, pioneering safe, routine BVLOS operations with in-house built technology. The company operates at scale with National Grid and is expanding internationally across Europe, with an established relationship with the CAA and progress towards RAE status.
