Aviation & Airside Operations
Clearance Friendly
UAS / Mission Systems Operator
Typical Salary
Salary range: £30k - £50k
Operates uncrewed aerial systems and associated sensor/mission payloads for survey, inspection, security or defence-contract work.
Career Path
Entry Level
Mid-level
Progression
Senior UAS Operator, Operations Manager
Alternative Titles
Employers might also call this role:
Drone Pilot (Commercial)
RPAS Operator
Military roles that map here
Curated translations from the matcher — click through to see the full mapping.
- RPAS PilotRoyal Air Force • Junior OfficersDirect88% Match
- Weapon Systems OperatorRoyal Air Force • Non-Commissioned OfficersDirect85% Match
- ObserverRoyal Navy • Junior OfficersDirect82% Match
- Royal Navy Pilot (Fleet Air Arm)Royal Navy • Junior OfficersAdjacent72% Match
- AircrewmanRoyal Navy • Non-Commissioned OfficersAdjacent68% Match
Market Demand
medium Demand
Based on recent hiring trends and employer activity in the Aviation & Airside Operations sector.
Common Certifications
- CAA General VLOS Certificate (GVC)
- Company-specific type training