• Operate and support fixed-wing UAV missions in operational and test environments, acting as pilot, technician, and ground control station operator
• Conduct pre-flight planning including airspace coordination, weather analysis, system checks, and risk assessment
• Perform launch, flight, and recovery of fixed-wing UAVs in manual, assisted, and autonomous modes
• Operate and manage ground control stations, datalinks, and communication systems during missions
• Fly with a strong flight test mindset, executing test points and adapting profiles throughout the day when conditions allow
• Operate EO/IR and visual payloads for surveillance, reconnaissance, mapping, and tracking
• Ensure flight safety and regulatory compliance in VLOS and BVLOS operations
• Maintain accurate flight logs, checklists, maintenance records, and system documentation
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and field-level repairs on UAV systems
• Collaborate closely with engineers, mission planners, and data teams to improve aircraft performance and mission workflows
• Travel frequently for training, test flights, and demonstrations, including deployments to safe operational zones
• Operate from multiple bases including Spain, Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, and safe zones in Ukraine
• Remain abroad for extended periods when mission requirements demand it