Unmanned Aircraft (UAS) Pilot for long-range BVLOS Operations (m/f/d)

Husum

BioConsult SH GmbH & Co. KG

You are a certified pilot, UAS operator, or technically skilled aviation enthusiast with an interest in shaping the future of carbon-reduced environmental monitoring? Get in touch with us!

Location: Husum, Northern Germany
Employment Type: Freelance or Employment
Start date: as soon as possible

About Us

BioConsult SH (www.bioconsult-sh.de) headquartered in Husum on the North Sea coast, is a team of scientists specializing in ecological research and consulting since 1998. Our Remote Sensing Department has a strong track record in digital aerial surveys for environmental monitoring. We are now entering a new phase of innovation: alongside our established digital aerial environmental monitoring, we are integrating long-range fixed-wing UASs into our operations, enabling efficient and large-scale monitoring in marine and coastal ecosystems. To support this exciting development, we are looking for a dedicated and skilled Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (UAS Pilot) specializing in long-range operations for environmental monitoring (civil-only operations).

Your Responsibilities

• Operating Primoco One-150 UAVs, including for digital monitoring flights (BVLOS)
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, including SORA for BVLOS flights
• Plan and execute flight missions in coastal and marine environments within the civilian airspace with related very high responsibility for safe operations
• Serve as radio contact in controlled civilian airspace
• Coordinate with drone manufacturers, partners, and authorities

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience operating aircrafts (manned/unmanned) in civilian airspace
• Willingness to attend mandatory pilot training for Primoco One-150 UAV (minimum 5 weeks) in Prague, Czech Republic
• Willingness to travel, including weekend operations (high flexibility in working hours depending on scheduled missions)
• High professionality to ensure safe operations in civilian airspace
• Conversational fluency in German and English (Proof of ICAO English Level 4 or higher)
• Physical ability to lift 30 kg unaided or 50 kg with assistance
• Base of operations will be in northern Germany
• Valid B-type driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid A1/A2/A3 drone certificate
• Completed training or academic background in manned aviation or aviation law
• Familiarity with BVLOS and SORA procedures within European airspace
• Valid radio licence (e.g. AZF, BZF, OR)
• Experience with CAA communication (e.g. LBA)

What We Offer

• Involvement in cutting-edge projects that combine aviation and nature conservation
• Engagement possible based on employment or freelance contract
• Independent and responsible work within a dynamic, growing team
• Flexible and family-friendly working conditions, including remote work as far applicable to operations tasks
• Flat hierarchies and a supportive, open team culture
• Competitive salary with holiday and Christmas bonuses (employment only)
• Partial coverage of childcare costs (Kita & Kindergarten) as well as additional offers (employment only)
• Strong support for professional development and training
• A workplace where technology meets environmental mission

Interested in shaping the future of environmental drone operations?

Apply now and join BioConsult SH's Remote Sensing Department. Please submit your detailed application by April 27, 2025, including your earliest possible starting date and salary expectations, using the application form below. Kindly include the subject line “UAS Pilot” with your submission.

https://bioconsult-sh.jobs.personio.de/job/2047945?_pc=1607110#apply

Contact

Monika Dorsch,
Tel.: 0049- 4841-77937- 78,
Email: bewerbung@bioconsult-sh.de

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