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The Role Vice President Flight Operations Location: UK (with international travel) Company: Draken Europe Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time Salary: Executive-level package + benefits Lead the future of mission-critical aviation at Draken Europe. Draken Europe is seeking an exceptional aviation leader to take on the role of Vice President Flight Operations-a pivotal position responsible for the strategic, operational, and regulatory leadership of our Flight Operations function. This role includes designation as Accountable Manager for our AOC, ATO, and CAMO approvals, ensuring full compliance with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations. About the Role As VP Flight Operations, you will: <ul> <li>Lead a high-performing team across commercial and ex-military aircraft operations.</li> <li>Champion a safety-first culture and ensure regulatory compliance across all flight activities.</li> <li>Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic growth.</li> <li>Represent Draken Europe with integrity and influence across industry, customer, and regulatory engagements.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Leadership &amp; Culture: Inspire and develop a diverse team of pilots, EWOs, engineers, and support staff. Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance.</li> <li>Safety &amp; Compliance: Serve as Accountable Manager, overseeing SMS implementation, safety audits, and regulatory adherence.</li> <li>Operational Excellence: Ensure aircraft and mission systems are ready for scheduled and unscheduled operations. Monitor performance metrics and drive efficiency.</li> <li>Strategic Planning: Shape the future of Flight Operations through strategic initiatives, market expansion, and capability development.</li> <li>Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with regulators, customers, and industry partners. Represent Draken at key events and forums.</li></ul>What You'll Bring <ul> <li>Proven leadership in flight operations, ideally with prior experience as a CAA Accountable Manager.</li> <li>Deep understanding of CAA regulations and operational safety standards.</li> <li>Experience managing both commercial and military aviation teams.</li> <li>Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management skills.</li> <li>Ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and change.</li> <li>Eligible for UK security clearance.</li></ul>Why Join Draken Europe? Draken Europe delivers advanced aviation solutions to defence and government customers worldwide. We operate at the cutting edge of mission-critical aviation. This is your opportunity to lead a function that directly impacts national security and global defence capability. Ready to take the lead in aviation excellence? Apply now or contact us confidentially to explore this unique leadership opportunity.

Vice President Flight Operations

Deployed UAS Operator Position: Full-time Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Salary: £35,000- £45,000 At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in manned and unmanned aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK. Our Values <ul><li>Teamwork</li><li>Commitment</li><li>Initiative</li><li>Creativity</li><li>Agility</li><li>Integrity</li><li>Enjoyment</li></ul>Why Work for Us Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry. Our benefits include: <ul><li>25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way</li><li>Pension Scheme via Royal London</li></ul><ul><li>Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.</li><li>Green Car Scheme</li></ul><ul><li>Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)</li><li>Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)</li><li>Private Health Insurance via Vitality</li><li>Private Dental insurance via Bupa</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and paternity</li><li>1 Professional membership reimbursed per year</li><li>1 paid volunteering day per year</li><li>Access to an independent financial advisor year round</li><li>Training &amp; development opportunities</li></ul>About the role We are seeking an experienced UAS Operator to join our Expeditionary Deployed Operations Team. Reporting to the Detachment Leader, this role will be within the delivery service side of the company and will support flying opportunities throughout the company. As a UAS operator you will be working to provided operational capability which includes flying and maintaining the platforms once deployed. You will need to be able to operate in an expeditionary environment. You must have the ability to make clear and concise decisions independently. Safety is our highest priority with a strong focus on the real-world application of good practice in a wide range of circumstances. Responsibilities <ul><li>UAS Pilot, ensuring high quality delivery.</li><li>UAS platform maintenance, ensuring high quality in every aspect.</li><li>Continuous improvement of operational delivery to achieve to most professional and effective service for the customer.</li><li>Ensure all flying complies with the company Aviation Operating Framework which enables the safe, compliant and effective accomplishment of delivery.</li><li>Assisting in the development of operational processes and procedures and preparing documentation for flight ops approval.</li><li>Represent the company whilst deployed.</li><li>Reporting to detachment lead.</li><li>Deployment and foreign travel required.</li><li>Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner</li></ul><ul><li>Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.</li><li>When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.</li><li>Perform other duties as required.</li></ul>Skills Qualifications UAS operating experience and relevant qualifications. Essential <ul><li>Evidence of successful aviation operations delivery.</li><li>UAS operating experience and qualifications.</li><li>Relevant knowledge and experience of aviation regulations.</li><li>Previous experience in maintaining UAS platforms.</li><li>Good communication and liaison skills.</li><li>Can work within a small team.</li><li>Can maintain accurate written records.</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Experience operating in an expeditionary environment overseas.</li></ul>Personal Attributes <ul><li>Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK</li><li>Ability to hold Security Clearance - 5 years residence in the UK</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work in Salisbury, Wiltshire UK</li><li>Must be able to deploy overseas for a sustained period.</li></ul>Please click here to read our privacy notice Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks

Deployed UAV Pilot

Overview We are seeking a Principal EMC Engineer with specialist knowledge in Military and Aerospace EMC standards (e.g. DEF STAN 59-411, MIL-STD-461, RTCA DO-160) to join our expert team. This is a senior-level position providing technical leadership both internally and externally - from supporting UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 audits and developing procedures, to mentoring engineers and engaging directly with customers. This role is ideal for someone with deep EMC technical knowledge who is confident in leading complex projects, reviewing and signing technical reports, and shaping the future of testing for defence, aerospace, and other high-integrity sectors. Responsibilities <ul><li>Provide technical leadership across Mil/Aero EMC testing activities, ensuring high-quality execution and compliance. </li><li>Serve as a report signatory for test reports under ISO/IEC 17025, ensuring accuracy, technical integrity, and traceability. </li><li>Support and guide engineers in test preparation, execution, and troubleshooting for DEF STAN, MIL-STD-461, DO-160, and related standards. </li><li>Collaborate with the sales and commercial teams to scope complex projects and provide pre-sales technical support. </li><li>Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to resolve technical queries and ensure successful project delivery. </li><li>Develop and maintain internal procedures, test methods, and documentation in line with evolving standards and best practices. </li><li>Play a key role in audit readiness and compliance for UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 assessments, including non-conformance resolution and continual improvement initiatives. </li><li>Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior engineers and team members. </li></ul>Skills / Qualifications <ul><li>Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience in EMC testing. </li><li>Extensive experience in EMC testing for Military and Aerospace applications. </li><li>Strong understanding of DEF STAN 59-411, MIL-STD-461, RTCA DO-160, and similar defence/aerospace EMC standards. </li><li>Proven experience as a report signatory within an accredited lab. </li><li>Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide both internal staff and external customers. </li><li>Demonstrable experience in developing and maintaining technical procedures and ensuring quality standards. </li><li>Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 audit processes and requirements.</li></ul>To be successful in your application for this role you will require: <ul><li>The ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance (SC level). </li><li>Availability to work Monday to Thursday: 08:30-17:00, and Friday: 08:30-15:45 (37.5 hours per week). </li><li>A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work across departments and adapt to evolving project demands. </li><li>A commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and high-integrity testing within the TIC (Testing, Inspection &amp; Certification) sector. </li><li>Full UK Driving Liscence. </li></ul>#LI-DJ1 Company Overview Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&amp;D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization. Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) "If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@element.com" target="_blank">Recruitment@element.com</a>"

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