Operations Manager - UAS Pilot - SENASA
15 days ago
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Are you passionate about aviation and technology? At SENASA, we lead innovative projects in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations in collaboration with SASEMAR. Be part of a team that drives safety and excellence in the skies. About SENASA: SENASA (Servicios y Estudios para la Navegación Aérea y la Seguridad Aeronáutica) is a Spanish leader in air navigation, aeronautical safety, and environmental management. Our mission: innovation, expertise, and commitment to aviation safety. We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager - UAS Pilot to join our team at the El Berriel Operational Base (Gran Canaria, Spain), supporting advanced unmanned aircraft operations and contributing to the success of critical aerial missions. Key Requirements: • Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)., • Remote UAS Pilot Certifications:, • A1/A3, • STS-02 or STS-ES-02., • Minimum 5 years of experience in operations management and team leadership., • Minimum 2 years of experience in manned aircraft operations, including at least 150 flight hours as Pilot in Command (PIC)., • ICAO English Level 4 or equivalent., • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel and Access)., • Experience using flight manuals and online operational documentation., • Experience with flight planning software and operational tools Key Responsibilities: • Manage the operational facility and oversee daily operations., • Plan, coordinate and supervise operational personnel., • Plan and conduct unmanned aircraft operations, including CAMCOPTER S-100 helicopter and multicopter platforms., • Coordinate activities with airports, air navigation service providers and relevant stakeholders., • Support the development of operational risk assessments and safety analyses., • Perform payload operator duties when required., • Analyse data obtained from airborne payloads and prepare operational reports., • Manage all flight and operational documentation, including records, manuals and recurrent training documentation., • Ensure compliance with EASA and AESA regulations applicable to UAS operations. Preferred Qualifications: • Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)., • University degree in Engineering or another technical discipline., • Additional training related to:, • UAS operations conducted under operational authorisations., • Aircraft type courses and type ratings., • Recent experience operating manned and/or unmanned aircraft, particularly the aircraft model to be operated., • Experience in organisations involved in aviation operations, such as AOC, SPO, ATO, LUC, UAS Operators or UAS Training Organisations., • Experience conducting UAS operations with multirotor and/or helicopter platforms., • Experience with model aircraft (RC)., • Experience coordinating operational requests and activities with Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs).
Calle Siloé, 35018, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
