UAV Demonstration and Test Pilot – National & International (all genders)

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STARK seeks a UAV Demonstration and Test Pilot to lead demonstrations of platforms, turning capabilities into credible audience showcases. Plan and fly precise demo profiles, represent STARK to customers, and adapt to site conditions. Travel frequently, set up and pack down the demo kit, and coordinate with event teams while upholding safety and EASA airspace procedures. Requirements include valid EASA A1/A3 (A2 optional), a radio operator certificate or willingness to obtain one, proven multirotor piloting, NATO citizenship, and strong English; German a plus. Nice to have FPV, UAV background, languages. Apply by tailoring your resume to highlight demo flights, safety compliance, and stakeholder collaboration, and contact Sally Grütte-Pad at [email protected].

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About Us

STARK is a European defence technology company building the next generation of unmanned systems. We design, develop and manufacture software-defined, mass-scalable and cost-effective platforms that give NATO operators a decisive edge in highly contested environments. We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance capability — not future promises. In a time of rising threats, our work strengthens the technological edge of NATO Allies and their partners.

Your mission

Your mission is to fly our multirotor platforms flawlessly under real-world, high-visibility conditions, at home in Germany and internationally. You aren't just operating a quadcopter; you are the live proof of what our systems can do, and the first impression an audience forms of STARK's engineering.

Responsibilities

Demonstration Flight Execution

• Plan and fly demonstration profiles on multirotor / quadcopter platforms with high precision and repeatability in front of live audiences.
• Represent STARK's capabilities credibly and professionally to customers, partners, and military stakeholders during demonstrations and briefings.
• Adapt flight profiles quickly to changing site conditions, audiences, and short-notice requests without compromising safety.

Deployment & Travel

• Travel frequently to national and international demonstration sites, ranges, trade events, and customer locations.
• Set up, configure, and pack down the demonstration kit independently, often on tight schedules and in unfamiliar environments.
• Coordinate on site with event teams, customer representatives, and range control to ensure smooth, safe execution.

Preparation, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Perform pre-flight configurations, control-link verifications, and full functional system checks before every demonstration.
• Lead airspace monitoring and deconfliction, and respond decisively to anomalies in line with established safety protocols and EASA requirements.
• Feed observations from the field back into flight procedures, demonstration scripts, and platform improvements.

Qualifications

Experience & Certifications

• Valid EASA A1/A3 (and optional A2) Remote Pilot Certificates.
• Valid radio operator certificate (e.g., BZF) or willingness to obtain one.
• Proven hands-on piloting experience on multirotor / quadcopter platforms, including manual and GCS-assisted flight.
• Must be a citizen of a NATO member state (due to export control and security regulations).

Profile

• High willingness to travel nationally and internationally, with flexible availability around demonstration schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; German is an advantage.
• Quick comprehension and a dynamic, adaptable working style — you get up to speed on new systems and situations fast.
• Confident, composed presence in front of audiences and stakeholders.

Mindset & Style

• Dynamic: You thrive under changing conditions and short-notice requests.
• Representative: You understand that in a demonstration, you are STARK.
• Precise: You deliver the same clean, controlled flight every single time, whatever the pressure.

Nice to have

• FPV piloting experience.
• Background in military UAV operations or the defence sector.
• Additional languages relevant to international demonstrations.

For more details, please contact Sally Grütte-Pad, Interim Lead TA Partner via [email protected]