ZenaTech Inc.
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Drone Pilot
Drone Remote Pilot (Entry Level)
Drone as a Service — Bristol
Location: Weston-super-Mare, Bristol (field-based with travel to client sites) Reports to: Pilot Operations Manager Employment type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Drone Remote Pilot to join our growing Drone as a Service (DaaS) team. You will operate uncrewed aircraft on behalf of clients across a wide range of sectors — including construction, energy and utilities, telecoms, infrastructure, agriculture, real estate, surveying and insurance — capturing high-quality aerial data for surveys, inspections, mapping and bespoke projects.
This is an entry-level position ideal for someone who is passionate about drones and aerial technology, eager to learn, and ready to build a long-term career in the commercial UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) industry. Full training will be provided, including support to obtain your IAA / EASA drone qualifications if you do not already hold them.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct safe drone operations in accordance with Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and EASA regulations (EU 2019/947 and EU 2019/945), and our Operations Manual.
- Carry out aerial surveys, photogrammetric mapping, topographic and volumetric surveys, and visual or thermal inspections across multiple industries.
- Complete pre-flight checks, site risk assessments, airspace checks and weather assessments before every flight.
- Operate a range of UAS platforms and payloads (RGB, thermal, multispectral, LiDAR – exposure provided as you progress).
- Capture, download and hand over raw data to the data processing team, ensuring quality, completeness and correct file management.
- Liaise professionally with clients on site, representing the company and providing a smooth, well-organized service.
- Maintain drones, batteries and ancillary equipment in good working order, and report any issues promptly.
- Keep accurate flight logs, incident reports and post-flight records.
- Travel to client sites across Ireland (and occasionally Northern Ireland / UK), with overnight stays where required.
- Continuously develop your knowledge of regulations, equipment and industry applications.
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Essential Requirements
- A full, valid Irish or UK driving license (you will be driving company or hire vehicles to sites regularly).
- Right to work in UK.
- Strong interest in drones, aviation, geospatial technology or aerial imaging.
- Good physical fitness — the role involves outdoor work, carrying equipment and working in varied weather conditions.
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong safety-first mindset.
- Confident communicator, comfortable working directly with clients on site.
- Tech-savvy: comfortable with smartphones, tablets, flight-planning apps and basic file management.
- Willingness to travel across Ireland, including occasional early starts, late finishes and overnight stays.
- Eligible to register as a UAS Operator and Remote Pilot with the IAA.
Desirable (Not Mandatory)
- Current IAA / EASA drone qualification — A1/A3 Open Category online certificate, A2 Certificate of Remote Pilot Competency (A2 CofC), or Specific Category / STS / GVC equivalent (if you don’t have one, we will sponsor and support you).
- Recreational or hobbyist drone flying experience.
- Background or interest in surveying, construction, GIS, photogrammetry, photography/videography or a related technical field.
- Familiarity with software such as DJI Pilot, Drone Deploy, Pix4D, AutoCAD, QGIS or similar.
- Basic understanding of Irish airspace and EASA UAS regulations (EU 2019/947 and EU 2019/945).
- Awareness of IAA processes for operational authorizations and flight in controlled or restricted airspace.
- First Aid certification (Occupational First Aider or equivalent).
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What We Offer
- Structured training programme, including funded IAA / EASA qualifications where applicable.
- Hands-on experience across a broad range of industries and use cases.
- Clear career progression toward Senior Pilot, Chief Pilot or specialist data roles.
- Use of industry-leading drone hardware and software.
- Company vehicle or mileage scheme, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and equipment provided.
- Competitive salary, pension and annual leave allowance in line with Irish employment standards.
- A friendly, fast-moving team that genuinely enjoys what it does.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover note explaining why you’d like to become a commercial drone pilot to [email address]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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