Remote Sensor Operator
hace 2 días
Retford
Department: Task Specialist Employment Type: Permanent Location: Gamston Airport, Retford To conduct remote sensor operations for manned airborne and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) missions, providing proficient and independent operation of Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR), Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR), radar and associated mission systems. The role supports Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) tasking through effective mission planning, sensor employment, near real-time reporting, data handling and post-mission exploitation. The post holder is expected to operate at Intermediate / Proficient Operator standard and support RPAS payload activity, trials, training and evidence capture where required. • Prepare for airborne and RPAS tasks through review of tasking, Air Tasking Orders, route, airspace, collection requirements, customer outputs and crew briefings., • Operate independently on a variety of land, maritime, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, making tactical sensor decisions and managing mission flow without constant supervision., • Receive and action dynamic tasking from ground command elements, adapting search patterns, sensor priorities and reporting flow as the situation develops., • Conduct clear handovers, crew briefings and post-flight debriefings, ensuring risks, collection gaps and task outcomes are understood., • Operate sensor systems to collect still imagery, full motion video and track moving targets for extended periods., • Conduct Hailing, Phase 1 PED Imagery Intelligence, pattern of life, surveillance, reconnaissance and target tracking tasks to required customer and mission standards., • Use sensor functions to maximise collection quality, including appropriate zoom, focus, gain, polarity, metadata, look angle and image framing., • Troubleshoot common sensor, ground station, communications, downlink, display, recording and data transfer issues before escalating., • Store, back up, label and disseminate raw mission data in line with company procedures and customer handling requirements., • Produce clear oral and written reports, including near real-time updates and post-mission flight reports, with accurate timings, coordinates and event summaries., • Support Level 1 Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) by manipulating, processing and analysing digital aerial imagery and spatial data., • Extract Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) and report it using recognised standards, • Maintain accurate mission records, flight logs and evidence packs to support quality assurance, customer reporting and future tasking., • Operate or support RPAS payload systems from a ground control station, remote sensor console or deployable mission system environment., • Work effectively with remote pilots, payload operators, aircrew, Task Specialists, intelligence analysts and liaison officers to maintain a shared tactical picture., • Contribute to RPAS trials, payload integration, procedure development and evidence capture., • Confident independent operator able to manage the sensor task, mission flow and reporting chain without close supervision., • Strong tactical judgement, able to balance collection quality, aircraft or RPAS constraints, safety and customer priorities., • Clear communicator with effective Crew Resource Management (CRM) awareness, concise radio/chat discipline and good briefing/debriefing skills., • Calm under pressure, able to troubleshoot equipment and communications issues without losing the mission picture., • High attention to detail, especially when capturing imagery, coordinates, metadata, logs and customer reporting outputs., • Adaptable and comfortable working in live operations, deployed sites, remote ground stations and mixed crew environments., • Mature and discreet around sensitive mission data, customer information, aircraft, RPA systems and operating areas., • Able to mentor junior operators, reinforce standards and support training or procedure updates where required., • Forward leaning and practical, identifying improvements in sensor employment, data workflows, reporting quality and RPA payload procedures., • Company pension contribution up to 4%, • Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme, • Bupa Salary Sacrifice Scheme, • Annual Leave Purchase, • Cycle 2 Work, • Free flu vaccination voucher, • Perbox platform #J-18808-Ljbffr