Job Description

Overview

Thales Darlington, England, United Kingdom. Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. Thales UK researches, develops, and supplies technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. We support flexible working patterns where possible to suit your lifestyle and ambitions.

Role

Pilot – Teesside International Airport, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities

• Captain of a Multi Engine Piston and Multi Engine Turbine aircraft conducting the in-Flight Calibration of Aeronautical Navigation, Approach and Landing Aids including Surveillance Radar, for a range of Civil and Military customers.
• Work with a small team to ensure safe and on-time delivery of calibration tasks, maintaining a high standard of professionalism and customer satisfaction.
• Manage tasking with the crew, maintaining flexibility and agility to cope with weather and customer asset uncertainties.
• Role will involve several nights per month away from home in the UK and Europe.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

• Right to Live and Work in the UK
• Acceptable to the MOD to hold a Contractor Pass
• Current UK.GBR.CPL
• Current MEP
• Current IR
• Lives within 30nm of Teesside
• Knowledge of UK(EU) 965/2012 Part ORO and SPO
• Min 2500 Hours total Flight Time
• Min 1000 hours Multi Engine Command
• Able to accept a flexible approach to rostering
• Demonstrate ability to work in a small team

What We Can Offer

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Flexibility

Your health and well-being matter to us and that’s why we offer flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or flexible start/finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and ambitions.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held; if not, the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UK Security Vetting website for guidance. To be eligible for full SC, residency requirements generally apply (UK last 5 years; exceptions may be considered).

For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting Agency (GOV.UK) and related Defence Security Vetting guidance. Thales supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process with reasonable adjustments on request.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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