Professional Drone Pilot

Emmen | 80-100% The contribution you can make <br /> • Ensure 24/7 flight deployments with the ADS 15 drone system as a drone pilot and/or payload operator (professional military personnel) for the benefit of military and civilian beneficiaries • Contribute to the assessment of the suitability of future professional drone pilots and militia drone operators • As a flight instructor, conduct training and further education for professional drone pilots and militia drone operators • Contribute to mission planning and image interpretation as well as provide support in creating flight exercises and teaching materials • Participate in technical tests and projects with new or improved equipment <br /> What distinguishes you <br /> • Completed apprenticeship or maturity; desirable higher professional education (tertiary level) • Officer of the Swiss Army with an impeccable reputation • PPL AESA license (including radiotelephony in English), CPL/IR AESA or ATPL AESA license • Psychological and medical fitness • Good knowledge of a second official language and good knowledge of English • Good knowledge of Swiss geography and technical affinity <br /> In summary The highly specialized reconnaissance drone will allow you to have a complete overview and carry out missions in the entire Swiss airspace for the benefit of the army and emergency organizations, thus making a significant contribution to the security of Switzerland. From the ground control station, you will ensure that perfect live images and intelligence products can be created at the right time and in the right place to gain the decisive information advantage. The Emmen airbase command is part of the Swiss Air Force and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of military aircraft and drones at the Emmen military airbase. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the well-being of the population. • Living diversity The realization of equal opportunities enables us to express our skills to the best of our abilities and to consider different perspectives. • Fit at the workplace We provide support and consulting for our employees on the topic of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> Your commitment to security and freedom The Operations Command (Cdo Op) is responsible for all operations and military deployments of the Swiss Army. It includes, among other things, the Air Force, the Land Force, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence center, the special forces command, and the military police. About 40 percent of the nearly 2500 employees are civilian employees: from engineers to aircraft mechanics to analysts. The Swiss Army employs over 9000 employees in four military professions and around 200 civilian professions, at 110 locations throughout the country. It also provides training for new recruits, training apprentices in over 30 professions. Additional information Choosing a job with the Swiss Army is worthwhile and offers numerous advantages. More information can be found on the website esercito.ch/vantaggi (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/it/vantaggi). Questions about the job Benjamin Keller Commander of the reconnaissance drone team +41 58 46 72908