Reconnaissance UAV Operator Instructor

About the Role

• Core Focus: Training and preparing reconnaissance UAV operators.
• Key Scope: Operational flight training, cadet skill assessment, curriculum development, and tactical execution.

Join the leader in Ukrainian unmanned aviation!

SPE “Athlon Avia”, a full-cycle Ukrainian research and production enterprise developing advanced UAV technologies, is seeking a qualified Reconnaissance UAV Operator Instructor to join our training team amid active operational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction & Training Execution: Conduct educational and flight training programs in accordance with established curricula.
• Flight Mission Planning: Plan training flights, including mission routing, weather condition analysis, and ground equipment readiness checks.
• Flight Operations Oversight: Execute and supervise the full cycle of training flights, post-flight inspections, and debriefings.
• Tactical Scenario Drills: Train cadets on complex operational scenarios, including aerial surveillance, imagery interpretation, target acquisition, and artillery fire correction.
• Curriculum Development: Prepare, update, and refine training materials, manuals, and instructional guides.
• Performance Evaluation: Assess cadets’ theoretical knowledge, flight skills, and practical operational readiness.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Required Experience & Competencies:

• Background: Proven experience in artillery reconnaissance and/or UAV operations (preferably with fixed-wing platforms).
• Tactical Expertise: Deep understanding of reconnaissance UAV tactics, including mission planning, operational deployment, and target tracking across diverse units.
• Intelligence Processing: Expertise in intelligence gathering, data analysis, and visual imagery interpretation.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with tactical situational awareness software (e.g., Kropyva, DELTA, or similar situational awareness platforms).
• Instructional Ability: Strong communication skills with proven ability or aptitude for teaching and mentoring others.
• Education (Preferred): Degree in Military Science, Engineering, Radio Engineering, Aviation, or related technical fields.

Additional Requirements & Personal Attributes:

• Travel: Willingness to undertake business trips and field deployments.
• Key Traits: High learning agility, excellent communication skills, adaptability, initiative, and strong teamwork capabilities.

What We Offer

• Formal Employment & Full Social Package: Official employment from Day 1 in compliance with Ukrainian labor laws, including paid annual leave, sick leave, and full social protection.
• Competitive Compensation: Transparent salary review framework aligned with market benchmarks to ensure fair pay.
• Career Growth & Advancement: Clear pathways for horizontal and vertical career development backed by long-term corporate partnership.
• Cutting-Edge Tech Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic, high-tech defense sector.
• 100% Covered Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance prioritizing employee physical and mental well-being.
• 100% Covered English Classes: Corporate language courses to continuously upgrade or maintain your English proficiency.
• Military Reservation (Deferment): Official deferment processing initiated starting from your first day of employment.
• Comfortable On-Site Workspace: Well-equipped office with a secure shelter, located within comfortable walking distance from a subway station.