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<html><head></head><body><div><strong>Job Title:</strong> Systems Integration &amp; Validation Manager&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Department:</strong> Testing&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Salary</strong>: £60,000 - £70,000, depending on experience&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Right to work</strong>: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.&nbsp;</div>
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<div><strong>About SkyBound</strong></div>
<div>SkyBound delivers automated drone operations for critical national infrastructure, providing real-time aerial intelligence to support safety, security and faster decision-making.</div>
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<div>We combine software, AI and remote operations, with systems managed from our Southampton-based 24/7 control centre and deployed across the UK in some of the most complex airspaces to enable rapid response and continuous site awareness.</div>
<div>As we continue to scale, we are looking for a driven Systems Integration and Validation manager to join the team and help shape the future of autonomous operations.</div>
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<div><strong>The Role</strong></div>
<div>We're looking for a Systems Integration &amp; Validation Manager to take ownership of our growing flight test capability. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll lead and develop a team of Test Engineers while staying close to the aircraft, the testing and the technology, making sure we test safely, test intelligently, and turn what we learn into better products and operations.</div>
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<div>You'll work across Engineering, Software, Operations and Product, helping us evaluate new aircraft, systems and autonomous capabilities as we scale. This isn't just managing a testing function — you'll help shape how SkyBound approaches system test and validation, build the capability of the team, and play a key role in bringing new technology into operation. In year one, expect the balance to lean toward hands-on test leadership while you build out the team and processes around you.</div>
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<div><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></div>
<div><strong>Lead the team</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Lead, mentor and develop the Flight Test Engineering team</li>
<li>Plan and prioritise the team's workload against wider business priorities</li>
<li>Set clear standards around safety, quality and technical delivery</li>
<li>Support recruitment, onboarding and development as the team grows</li>
<li>Create a culture where people take ownership, challenge assumptions and continuously improve</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div><strong>Own flight testing</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Plan and lead safe, compliant flight test campaigns across a range of UAS platforms</li>
<li>Support and conduct VLOS and BVLOS flight operations where required</li>
<li>Define clear test objectives, success criteria and data requirements</li>
<li>Lead pre-flight preparation, risk assessments and readiness reviews</li>
<li>Provide technical leadership during live trials and deployments</li>
<li>Analyse results and turn test data into clear engineering and operational decisions</li>
</ul>
<strong>Build the test function</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Develop and improve test plans, procedures and SOPs</li>
<li>Introduce consistent approaches to test planning, execution and reporting</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to improve testing through automation, tooling and better processes</li>
<li>Capture lessons learned and feed them back into Product, Software and Operations</li>
<li>Help define the longer-term strategy and capability of the Test function</li>
</ul>
<strong>Work across the business</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with Engineering, Software, Operations and Product to keep testing aligned with what we're building and where the business is going</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div><strong>What you'll need</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Significant experience in UAS, UAV, flight test or a closely related aerospace environment</li>
<li>Experience testing new or developmental aircraft and systems</li>
<li>Strong practical understanding of fixed-wing, VTOL and/or multirotor platforms</li>
<li>Experience leading, mentoring or managing technical people</li>
<li>Experience planning and executing structured flight test programmes</li>
<li>A strong understanding of operational safety, risk management and aviation regulations</li>
<li>The ability to troubleshoot technical issues and make sound decisions in the field</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders</li>
<li>A hands-on, practical approach and willingness to get involved when required</li>
<li>Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where the technology is still evolving and there isn't always an established playbook</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div><strong>Nice to have</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>BVLOS experience</li>
<li>Experience operating in the UK CAA Specific Category</li>
<li>Experience with autonomous UAS or advanced robotics</li>
<li>Experience with ArduPilot, Mission Planner, QGroundControl or similar systems</li>
<li>Fixed-wing/VTOL piloting experience</li>
<li>Formal flight test or Test &amp; Evaluation experience</li>
<li>Experience within defence, aerospace or another safety-critical environment</li>
<li>Relevant UAS, aviation, engineering or flight test qualifications</li>
<li>A degree in engineering, robotics or a related discipline</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div><strong>What matters to us</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Safety first: a strong safety mindset and the confidence to make the right call when conditions change</li>
<li>Ownership: taking responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks</li>
<li>Curiosity: enjoying learning, experimenting and figuring things out as the technology evolves</li>
<li>Leadership: leading by example and developing the people around you</li>
<li>Pragmatism: knowing when something needs to be perfect versus when it simply needs to work</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div><strong>Location &amp; Travel</strong></div>
<div>Primarily based at our Southampton HQ, with some UK travel to support flight testing and deployments.&nbsp; A full UK driving licence is required.</div>
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<div><strong>What we offer</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>£60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience</li>
<li>23 days annual leave plus public holidays</li>
<li>4% employer pension contribution</li>
<li>Free on-site parking and EV charging points</li>
<li>Industry-relevant training and development, internal and external</li>
<li>Flexible and casual working environment</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Company sick pay</li>
<li>Free tea, coffee and fruit</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>How to Apply</strong><br>Interested in joining us? Click <strong>Apply</strong>, send us your CV and complete the pre screening questions. We’ll be in touch if your experience looks like a good fit for the role.</div>
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Systems Integration & Validation Manager

<html><head></head><body><div><strong>Job Title:</strong> Flight Test Engineer&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Department: </strong>Testing Location: Southampton HQ (on-site role - candidates should live within approximately 1 hour's commute)&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Salary:</strong> £45,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Right to work:</strong> Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>About SkyBound</strong></div>
<div>
<div>SkyBound delivers automated drone operations for critical national infrastructure, providing real-time aerial intelligence to support safety, security and faster decision-making.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We combine software, AI and remote operations, with systems managed from our Southampton-based 24/7 control centre and deployed across the UK in some of the most complex airspaces to enable rapid response and continuous site awareness.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>As we continue to scale, we are looking for a driven Flight test Engineer to join the team and help shape the future of autonomous operations.</div>
</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>The Role</strong></div>
<div>We're looking for a Flight Test Engineer to join our Testing team, integrating and testing fixed-wing, VTOL and multirotor UAS. You'll assess new markets and aircraft platforms alongside our Design, Software and Engineering teams, and work with external stakeholders to develop and test new capabilities.</div>
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<div>In practice, you'll be doing three things: flying test programmes (including BVLOS, from Southampton or on-site), defining and running the test programmes themselves, and feeding what you learn back into how we operate - troubleshooting equipment in the field, writing up findings, and helping shape procedure.</div>
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<div><strong>What you'll do</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Plan and conduct safe, compliant test flight operations, working with the operations and technical teams to confirm requirements and site suitability</li>
<li>Operate as Remote Pilot BVLOS across the UK and internationally, from the Remote Operations Centre or on-site</li>
<li>Define and execute test programmes for new software, hardware and systems, evaluating performance and new features</li>
<li>Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues and non-standard behaviour in the field, maintaining equipment to compliance standards</li>
<li>Manage risk dynamically during flight trials, and produce accurate post-flight reports, escalating bugs and anomalies as needed</li>
<li>Liaise with internal teams before, during and after operations, and feed lessons learned into procedure development</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>What you'll need</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrable experience piloting UAS in a research and development environment. A UK GVC or A2CofC is not required if you can robustly evidence equivalent experience - including international or defence-sector backgrounds</li>
<li>Strong communication with both internal teams and external clients</li>
<li>Sound judgement and problem-solving under pressure, including dynamic risk assessment</li>
<li>Proven ability to independently plan, prioritise and own your own workload</li>
<li>A collaborative, team-first approach and openness to suggesting new ways of working</li>
<li><strong>A full UK driving licence</strong></li>
<li>Willingness to travel within the UK, including possible maritime deployments</li>
<li>Comfort working with sensitive, confidential information</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div><strong>Nice to have </strong>(not required — we'd rather hear about relevant experience than tick every box)</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Formal flight test engineer training or equivalent hands-on experience</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with fixed-wing or VTOL UAS using flight software such as ArduPilot Mission Planner or QGroundControl</li>
<li>Aviation qualifications relating to UAS design, test flight operations, safety or risk management</li>
<li>A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div><strong>What we offer</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>23 days annual leave plus public holidays</li>
<li>4% employer pension contribution</li>
<li>Free on-site parking and EV charging points</li>
<li>Industry-relevant training and development, internal and external</li>
<li>Flexible, casual working environment</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Free tea, coffee and fruit</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>How to Apply</strong><br>Interested in joining us? Click <strong>Apply</strong>, send us your CV and complete the pre screening questions. We’ll be in touch if your experience looks like a good fit for the role.</div>
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Flight Test Engineer

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<div><strong>Senior Project Manager&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>Location:</strong> Remote first, with travel to our Southampton office and operational sites as required.<br><strong>Department: </strong>Service Delivery<br><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 to £70,000<br><strong>Reports to:</strong> COO</div>
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<div><strong>Build the projects that help SkyBound scale</strong></div>
<div>SkyBound is growing quickly. We're winning major projects, expanding our teams and building the technology and operational infrastructure needed to support autonomous drone operations across the UK.</div>
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<div>We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Service Delivery team and take ownership of complex projects that span the business, bringing the right people together and driving them through to delivery.</div>
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<div>This is a hands-on role for an established Project Manager who's comfortable taking a project from initial requirements through to delivery — working out what needs to happen, bringing the right people together, and keeping things moving. You'll work across Engineering, Product, Operations, Service Delivery and Solutions, as well as with customers and external partners.</div>
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<div>Projects at SkyBound often involve multiple teams, competing priorities, dependencies, and processes that aren't always fully defined yet. You'll need to understand the detail, connect the dots, identify what needs attention, and make sure the right things happen at the right time — staying curious about the wider business so decisions get made with the bigger picture in mind.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>About SkyBound</strong></div>
<div>SkyBound delivers automated drone operations for critical national infrastructure, providing real-time aerial intelligence to support safety, security and faster decision-making.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We combine software, AI and remote operations, with systems managed from our Southampton-based 24/7 control centre and deployed across the UK in some of the most complex airspaces. We're at an exciting stage of growth, with major customer projects underway and ambitious plans for the future of autonomous operations.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>What you'll do</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Own complex, cross-business projects from initial requirements through to delivery, bringing together the right people and keeping them moving</li>
<li>Work within our project governance framework, ensuring appropriate reporting, decision-making, risk management and escalation throughout each project lifecycle</li>
<li>Provide accurate, meaningful information to support portfolio-level decision-making by senior leadership</li>
<li>Lead cross-functional teams and drive delivery through influence rather than direct line management authority</li>
<li>Manage project progress, risks, issues, dependencies and change</li>
<li>Work with the PMO to improve how we report on projects, using automation to keep reporting useful rather than administrative</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div><strong>What we're looking for</strong></div>
<div>We're less interested in a particular qualification or project management methodology and more interested in your judgement, how you work, and what you've delivered. <strong>You'll have:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Manager, with a strong track record of delivering complex projects across multiple teams and disciplines</li>
<li>Confidence working with and constructively challenging senior stakeholders</li>
<li>Strong judgement and the ability to read the wider business context when making decisions — asking questions, staying curious, and understanding how different parts of the business connect</li>
<li>Comfort working with incomplete information and evolving requirements, and the ability to create structure where processes aren't yet established, challenging assumptions and defining the approach yourself</li>
<li>The ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive delivery through people without relying on formal line management authority</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to turn requirements into a clear plan and deliverable outcomes</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build relationships quickly</li>
<li>A practical, outcomes-focused approach to project management</li>
<li>Experience using project management tools and systems</li>
</ul>
<div>No deep technical background required, but you must be confident working directly with technical teams; an understanding of IT, infrastructure, cloud platforms, networks or other technical environments is a bonus</div>
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<div><strong>Where this role can go</strong></div>
<div>As our portfolio grows, there's a genuine path from this role into Programme Management - taking responsibility for multiple related projects, managing cross-project dependencies, and providing programme-level reporting and governance to senior leadership.</div>
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<div><strong>Why join SkyBound</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>£60,000–£70,000 salary</li>
<li>23 days annual leave plus public holidays</li>
<li>Enhanced employer pension contribution</li>
<li>Industry-relevant training and development</li>
<li>Flexible and casual working environment, with flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Group life assurance</li>
<li>EV charging points at the office</li>
<li>Direct access to senior leadership</li>
<li>A growing business where you can see the impact of your work</li>
<li>Internal and external development opportunities</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>Most importantly, this is a role where you'll have real ownership. We're not looking for someone to simply manage spreadsheets and update project plans - we need someone who can look at a problem, bring the right people together, work out what needs to happen, and make sure it happens.</div>
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<div>To apply, click Apply, send across your CV, and complete the screening questions. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.</div>
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Senior Project Manager

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<div><strong>Job Title: </strong>Site Management Lead</div>
<div><strong>Location:</strong> Remote first, with travel to our Southampton office and operational sites as required.<br><strong>Department: </strong>Service Delivery<br><strong>Reports to:</strong> COO<br><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 to £70,000</div>
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<div><strong>Build the function that will support our next stage of growth</strong><br>We are looking for an experienced Site Management Lead to join our growing Service Delivery team and take ownership of how we design, deploy, onboard and maintain our customer sites.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>This is an exciting time to join us. We have developed proprietary technology that enables drones to operate autonomously, supported by a control centre where qualified pilots oversee and coordinate missions. We are now moving from proving the technology and service to scaling its deployment across customer estates.</div>
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<div>As we continue to grow, we need to develop the processes, systems and team required to support this.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>This is an opportunity to take ownership of and build on the Site Management capability we already have in place. Site Management is already a core part of how we operate, with responsibilities currently shared across the team. You will bring these activities together under a dedicated function, developing the team, processes and standards as we grow, while remaining hands-on across site design, surveys, deployment, onboarding and maintenance. You’ll bring structure, consistency and scalability to a function that is already delivering, helping us take Site Management to the next level.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>About SkyBound</strong></div>
<div>
<div>SkyBound delivers automated drone operations for critical national infrastructure, providing real-time aerial intelligence to support safety, security and faster decision-making.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We combine software, AI and remote operations, with systems managed from our Southampton-based 24/7 control centre and deployed across the UK in some of the most complex airspaces to enable rapid response and continuous site awareness.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>As we continue to scale, we are looking for a driven Site Management Lead to join the team and help shape the future of autonomous operations.</div>
</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>What you'll be responsible for</strong><br>You will own the operational lifecycle of our customer sites, working closely with Service Delivery, Flight Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Product, PMO, Customer Success and our customers.</div>
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<div><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Leading the end-to-end site management process, from initial survey and design through to deployment, onboarding, operational handover and ongoing maintenance.</li>
<li>Developing consistent processes, standards and documentation for site delivery.</li>
<li>Coordinating site surveys and ensuring site specifications are accurately captured and completed.</li>
<li>Working with GIS and other technical teams to support site and flight-volume design.</li>
<li>Managing the practical onboarding of new sites into our software and operational environment.</li>
<li>Coordinating site deployments, working closely with PMO and internal and external delivery partners.</li>
<li>Establishing effective processes for site and equipment maintenance, repairs and ongoing technical support.</li>
<li>Identifying recurring issues and opportunities to improve site reliability, deployment efficiency and operational performance.</li>
<li>Building appropriate systems, processes and reporting to provide visibility of site status, readiness, maintenance and performance.</li>
<li>Working closely with Flight Operations to ensure sites are operationally ready and capable of supporting planned flight volumes.</li>
<li>Supporting the development of the Site Management team, including identifying the skills and roles required as the business scales.</li>
<li>Ensuring lessons learned from deployments and operational experience are fed back into future site design and delivery.</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>What we're looking for</strong><br>We are looking for someone who has experience managing complex physical or technical deployments or operational infrastructure, and who is comfortable working in a business that is growing quickly and continuing to develop its processes.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>You might come from a background in:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Field operations or service delivery</li>
<li>Infrastructure or technical deployments</li>
<li>Telecommunications or network infrastructure</li>
<li>Engineering or technical project delivery</li>
<li>Rail, aviation, logistics or other operational environments</li>
<li>IoT, robotics, autonomous systems or other technology-enabled services</li>
<li>Facilities or asset-intensive operations</li>
</ul>
<div>Your exact background is less important than your ability to take ownership, create structure and manage delivery.</div>
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<div><strong>You will be someone who:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Is comfortable being hands-on as well as working at a strategic level.</li>
<li>Can take something that is not fully defined and develop it into a repeatable process.</li>
<li>Has strong organisational and project management skills.</li>
<li>Understands the importance of good site design and planning before deployment.</li>
<li>Can balance technical requirements with practical operational considerations.</li>
<li>Is comfortable working across multiple teams and bringing people together to solve problems.</li>
<li>Has strong attention to detail without losing sight of the wider objectives.</li>
<li>Can identify where more structure is needed without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.</li>
<li>Is commercially and operationally minded and understands the importance of delivering a reliable service to customers.</li>
<li>Is comfortable developing a function and its processes as the business grows.</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>The opportunity</strong><br>This role will give you ownership of the Site Management function and the opportunity to establish how it operates as SkyBound continues to grow.</div>
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<div>You will work across the business to develop the operating model, processes and standards required to support our growing number of customer sites.</div>
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<div>As our customer base and number of deployed sites grow, so will the function. For the right person, there is a clear progression path into Head of Site Management, with responsibility for the team, operating model and performance of the function.</div>
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<div>If you have experience managing technical or operational deployments and are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a growing function, we would like to hear from you.</div>
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<div>
<div><strong>Why join SkyBound?</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>£60,000 - £70,000 salary</li>
<li>23 days annual leave plus public holidays</li>
<li>Enhanced employer pension contribution</li>
<li>Industry relevant training and development</li>
<li>Flexible and casual working environment</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing support</li>
<li>24/7 Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>EV charging points at the office&nbsp;</li>
<li>Internal and external development opportunities</li>
<li>Group Life assurance&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Direct access to senior leadership</li>
<li>A growing business where you can see the impact of your work</li>
<li>The opportunity to help build the future of autonomous operations</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>Most importantly, this is a role where you’ll have real ownership.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We’re not looking for someone to simply manage spreadsheets and update project plans. We need someone who can look at a problem, bring the right people together, work out what needs to happen and make sure it happens.</div>
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Site Management Lead

<html><head></head><body><div><strong>Remote Safety Pilot / Coordinator</strong></div>
<div><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>London, UK (Supporting a new local project)</div>
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<div>Following the kickoff of an exciting new project in London, SkyBound is recruiting a local Remote Safety Pilot / Coordinator for a fixed-term project. In this hands-on role, you will lead live flight testing, safety risk management, and live operational execution for our automated drone stations.</div>
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<div><strong>About SkyBound</strong></div>
<div>SkyBound is a fast‑moving, design‑led tech company redefining automated drone operations. Our mission is to save, protect, and improve lives through intelligent, real‑time aerial solutions.</div>
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<div>From our Southampton HQ, we combine cutting‑edge AI, advanced visualisation, and next‑generation drone technology to deliver rapid‑response, high‑impact tools across Rail, Highways, Ports, and more.</div>
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<div>We’re scaling quickly and are now looking for a Remote Safety Pilot/Coordinator to support safe, compliant, and effective flight operations across our automated drone systems.</div>
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<div><strong>Role Overview</strong></div>
<div>As a Remote Safety Pilot / Coordinator, you will manage the practical flight testing, safety coordination, and site delivery of our Automated Drone Stations (ADS). You'll be responsible for planning missions, running risk assessments, operating flights via our proprietary software, and liaising directly with enterprise clients on-site.</div>
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<div>This role requires strong aviation discipline, solid organizational skills, and proven commercial drone experience. It is ideal for a GVC holder based locally in London who enjoys practical, real-world flight operations.</div>
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<div><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Conduct practical flight testing of Automated Drone Stations (ADS).</li>
<li>Produce site risk assessments and lead on-site risk mitigation.</li>
<li>Plan and execute flights using SkyBound’s operational procedures and software.</li>
<li>Act as a main point of contact for clients during site deployments.</li>
<li>Maintain flight logs, electronic reporting, and operational records.</li>
<li>Ensure accurate capture and storage of aerial data.</li>
<li>Maintain CAA safety and regulatory compliance across all flight activities.</li>
<li>Qualifications &amp; Experience</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div><strong>Essential:</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><strong>GVC (General Visual Line of Sight Certificate) – Required.</strong></li>
<li>Practical experience operating drones in commercial environments.</li>
<li>Based locally in or around the Southampton area.</li>
<li>Solid grasp of CAA regulations, airspace safety, and risk management.</li>
<li>Professional communicator, comfortable dealing with clients on-site.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div><strong>Desirable:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>BVLOS fundamentals or practical experience</li>
<li>A2 CofC / EASA A2</li>
<li>Thermography certification</li>
<li>Radio communications / voice procedure training</li>
<li>First Aid certification</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Company pension &amp; health/wellbeing scheme</li>
<li>Ongoing internal and external training support</li>
<li>Free parking &amp; EV charging at our Southampton HQ</li>
<li>24/7 Employee Assistance Programme &amp; sick pay</li>
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Remote Safety Pilot (London)

<html><head></head><body><div><strong>Job Title: </strong>Remote Safety Pilot/Coordinator (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)</div>
<div><strong>Location:</strong> Southampton&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Salary: </strong>£40,000</div>
<div><strong>Right to work: </strong>Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>About SkyBound</div>
<div>SkyBound delivers automated drone operations for critical national infrastructure, providing real-time aerial intelligence to support safety, security and faster decision-making.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We combine software, AI and remote operations, with systems managed from our Southampton-based 24/7 control centre and deployed across the UK in some of the most complex airspaces to enable rapid response and continuous site awareness.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>As we continue to scale, we are looking for a driven Flight Operations professional to join the team and help shape the future of autonomous operations.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>The Role</strong></div>
<div>We're looking for a Safety Pilot/Coordinator to join us on a 6-month fixed-term contract, based in Southampton, to support safe, compliant, and effective flight operations across our automated drone systems (ADS).</div>
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<div>You'll play a key role in the safe delivery, testing, and coordination of our automated drone systems — supporting practical flight testing, mission planning, risk mitigation, and operational coordination, and making sure every deployment meets the highest safety and compliance standards.</div>
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<div>This role is ideal for someone with strong aviation discipline, excellent organisational skills, and hands-on drone experience — particularly those holding a GVC qualification and comfortable working in dynamic, real-world environments.</div>
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<div><strong>What you'll do</strong></div>
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<li>Conduct practical flight testing of the Automated Drone Station (ADS)</li>
<li>Lead risk mitigation activities, including creation of risk assessments</li>
<li>Plan and coordinate flights using established systems and procedures</li>
<li>Manage missions using SkyBound's proprietary software</li>
<li>Liaise directly with clients to ensure smooth operational delivery</li>
<li>Produce accurate electronic reports and maintain detailed operational records</li>
<li>Capture high-quality data and ensure correct logging and storage</li>
<li>Uphold safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all activities</li>
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<div><strong>What you'll need</strong></div>
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<li>GVC (General Visual Line of Sight Certificate) - <strong>Essential</strong></li>
<li>Experience operating drones in real-world environments</li>
<li>A strong understanding of aviation safety and risk management</li>
<li>The ability to follow structured procedures and maintain accurate records</li>
<li>Confident communication with clients and internal teams</li>
<li>Comfort working independently and travelling as required</li>
<li>An adaptable, proactive, safety-driven mindset</li>
<li>Genuine interest in automated drone systems and emerging UAV technologies</li>
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<div><strong>Nice to have</strong> (training provided where needed)</div>
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<li>A2 CofC</li>
<li>EASA A2</li>
<li>BVLOS fundamentals</li>
<li>Thermography certification</li>
<li>First Aid qualification</li>
<li>Radio communications / voice procedures training</li>
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<div><strong>Why join SkyBound</strong></div>
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<li>23 days annual leave plus public holidays</li>
<li>Enhanced employer pension contribution</li>
<li>Industry relevant training and development</li>
<li>Flexible and casual working environment</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing support</li>
<li>24/7 Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>EV charging points at the office</li>
<li>Internal and external development opportunities</li>
<li>Group Life assurance</li>
<li>Sick pay and salary sacrifice schemes</li>
<li>On-site parking</li>
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<div><strong>How to apply</strong></div>
<div>To apply, click Apply, send across your CV, and complete the screening questions. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.</div></body></html>

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