Professional drone pilot

Emmen \| 80-100% The contribution you can make <br /> • Ensure 24-hour flight deployments with the ADS 15 drone system as a drone pilot and/or payload operator (professional soldier) for military and civilian beneficiaries • Contribute to the assessments of suitability for future professional drone pilots as well as militia drone operators • As a flight instructor, perform training and perfection of professional drone pilots and militia drone operators • Contribute to the planning of deployments and the interpretation of images as well as provide support in the creation of flight exercises and teaching material • Participate in technical tests and projects with new or improved material <br /> What distinguishes you <br /> • Completed apprenticeship or maturity; higher professional training (tertiary level) is desirable • Swiss Army Officer of impeccable reputation • PPL AESA license (including radiotelephony in English), CPL/IR AESA or ATPL AESA • Psychological and medical suitability • Good knowledge of a second official language and good knowledge of English • Good knowledge of Swiss geography and aptitude for technology <br /> In summary The highly specialized reconnaissance drone will allow you to have a total overview as well as to carry out missions throughout Swiss airspace for the benefit of the army and emergency response organizations, thereby contributing actively to the security of Switzerland. From the ground control station, you will ensure that perfect live images as well as intelligence products can be created, at the right time and in the right place, to obtain the decisive information advantage. As a base of employment for the Swiss Air Force, the Emmen/Dübendorf airfield command is responsible for Air Force systems at the military airfields of Emmen and Dübendorf. We take care of the operation and maintenance of military aircraft (manned or unmanned). In your function, you will represent an important link in this special and dynamic discipline, aviation. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population. • Experiencing diversity The implementation of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to contemplate different points of view. • Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our female and male 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 all military deployments of the Swiss Army. It includes, among others, the Air Force, the Land Forces, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence center, the special forces command, and the military police. Approximately 40 percent of the nearly 2500 employees are civilian employees: from engineers to aircraft mechanics to analysts. The Swiss Army employs over 9000 employees within the framework of four military professions and approximately 200 civilian professions, in 110 locations throughout the national territory. Furthermore, it provides for new recruits, training apprentices in over 30 professions. Complementary information Choosing a job with the Swiss Army is worthwhile and offers numerous advantages. More information on the site esercito.ch/vantaggi (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/it/vantaggi). Questions about the workplace Benjamin Keller Remote reconnaissance team commander +41 58 46 72908