Special Missions Airborne Sensor Operator

2Excel Aviation Ltd; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Prestwick is seeking a Special Missions Airborne Sensor Operator for a full-time permanent position. This role involves varied flying on B350 aircraft, executing tasks related to the UK Government's Search and Rescue contract. Responsibilities include pre-flight planning, operating mission equipment, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate should have experience in aviation environments and be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Competitive salary, generous holiday, and benefits such as private healthcare and pension are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Company pension

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the Right to Work in the UK.
• Must have the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.
• Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Pre-flight planning of assigned tasks.
• Operation of all onboard mission equipment.
• Co-ordination with agencies during missions.
• Equipment troubleshooting and defect solving.
• Post flight reporting of data collected.

Skills

Working in an aviation environment

Operating airborne survey equipment

Military or Police Aviation background

Coastguard Search & Rescue background

Working in a surveillance environment

Operation of gimbal-mounted Electro-Optical & Infra-Red sensor packages

Operation of Communications equipment

Operation of ground-based and/or airborne Radar

Job description

Special Missions Airborne Sensor Operator

Full Time Permanent (Days and Nights)

Prestwick

About us:

2Excel Aviation Ltd is an industry leader in specialised and innovative solutions for aviation’s most complex challenges. Our Special Missions division delivers specialist aviation services to the UK Government and industry customers. We are delivering the UK fixed wing Search and Rescue (SAR) contract, which operates out of Prestwick.

About the role:

We are looking to recruit an additional Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) to join our growing team to help us deliver this exciting contract. The flying will be varied and challenging; this is not your average A to B aviation job.

ASOs based at Prestwick will fly on our B350 aircraft, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year on short‑notice call, delivering the fixed wing element of UK SAR. This exciting and rewarding role will allow the right individual to progress within 2Excel.

ASOs are responsible for the following:

• Pre-flight planning of assigned tasks.
• Operation of all onboard mission equipment (Turret-based cameras/Radar/Communications).
• Optimum positioning of the aircraft and sensors to achieve the task.
• Co‑ordination with other agencies over a variety of communications methods both in the air and on the ground.
• Equipment troubleshooting and defect solving.
• Post flight reporting of data collected during the flight.

About you:

We are looking for candidates with the following skills/experience:

• Working in an aviation environment
• Operating airborne survey equipment
• Military or Police Aviation background
• Coastguard Search & Rescue background
• Working in a surveillance environment
• Operation of gimbal‑mounted Electro‑Optical & Infra‑Red sensor packages
• Operation of Communications equipment
• Operation of ground‑based and/or airborne Radar

In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate the Right to Work in the UK, have the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance and hold a valid UK Driving Licence.

What’s on offer:

In return, we can offer a stable roster using four on and four off shifts, which will include nights, with a competitive base salary and night shift allowance. Suitably experienced candidates may be promoted to Senior ASO after 6 months and a satisfactory competency check, which carries a basic pay uplift. In addition, we provide generous holiday allowance, private health care, salary sacrifice electric car scheme and a company pension.

Apply using the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Please upload an up to date CV. Please also upload a covering letter, noting your preferred base, salary expectations and current notice period.

2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and workforce. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.