Event Staff

Hvn Labs; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drone operations company in the UK is seeking Ground Crew to assist in safe and efficient drone show operations. Responsibilities include conducting pre-flight checks, planning flight paths, supporting data collection, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates are motivated individuals with experience or interest in UAV technology. The role involves collaboration with engineering teams and may require travel to various locations across the UK, Europe, and the UAE.

Qualifications

• Motivated candidate with interest in UAV technology.
• Experience in manual and semi-autonomous drone operations is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple drones and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-flight checks and risk assessments.
• Assist in planning flight paths.
• Support data collection during drone operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Log flight activity and incidents.

Skills

Excellent documentation skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to safety protocols

Education

CAA General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC)

Job description

We are on the lookout for various Event Staff to help with the delivery of Drone Shows in the UK, Europe and beyond.

As Ground Crew at HVN Labs Ltd, you will assist in the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of drone show operations. This role is ideal for someone who is interested in UAV technology and field-based events.

Ground Crew Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-flight checks and risk assessments before drone operations
• Assist in planning flight paths in accordance with project objectives and airspace regulations
• Support the collection of imagery, video, or other data as required
• Ensure compliance with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations and company policies
• When required to report and log all flight activity, incidents, and equipment usage
• Maintain and care for drone equipment and batteries to ensure readiness for use
• Work at various sites as required by the project (travel may be necessary)
• Collaborate with the wider project team to meet data collection goals and timelines
• Carry out basic troubleshooting and maintenance of drone systems
• Handle data securely and ensure transfer of data to the appropriate storage or team members

General Requirements

• Excellent in documentation writing reporting ability.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• This position requires occasional national and international travel to partner organisations.

We are seeking a motivated drone pilot, preferably with swarm flight experience (although not essential). In this role, you will operate and test advanced multi-drone systems, piloting both individual flights and synchronised swarm operations. You’ll collaborate with our engineering and creative teams to test new flight animations, test experimental drone technologies, and contribute to the evolution of our aerial platform.

Candidates must be within a commutable distance from our Bristol office. Day-to-day fleet testing takes place near Future Space, Bristol. Show delivery is across the UK, Europe and the UAE.

Flight Testing & Evaluation Responsibilities

• Flight Testing & Evaluation: Execute structured test flights of individual drones and swarm prototypes in collaboration with engineering and software teams.
• Organise the flight delivery team, assisting with acquiring temporary pilots and ground crew for shows
• Hardware Management: Help maintain drone fleets, ground control systems, and charging systems used in development environments.
• Compliance & Safety: Oper under strict adherence to safety protocols and UK aviation regulations during all test operations.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed logs of test flights, faults, and environmental conditions for internal reports and future reference.
• Prototype Flight Support: Pilot prototype flights to validate new R&D features developed by the engineering and/or creative teams.
• System Feedback: Provide detailed feedback on system stability, flight characteristics, and pilot experience to support iterative development.
• Pre-Flight & Setup: Assist with flight preparation, including checklists, hardware setup, airspace checks, and risk assessments.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Monitor in-flight performance, flag anomalies, and support diagnostics and recovery procedures.

Advanced Flight Requirements

• A valid CAA General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC).
• Proven experience in manual and semi-autonomous drone operations, ideally within live events
• Comfortable flying both individual drones and coordinated multi-drone formations, with a strong sense of spatial awareness.
• A clear understanding of UAS safety protocols, flight planning, and emergency procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CAA and EASA regulations relevant to drone operations.
• Strong collaboration skills - able to work alongside engineers, software developers, and show producers under real-time constraints.
• Willingness to travel for field testing, live shows, or location-based deployments.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset - comfortable with experimental workflows, iterative testing, and fast-paced development cycles.

If you are interested, please email your CV and Cover Letter to: