Fixed-Wing Test Pilot H/F

The role

You will operate fixed-wing drones during development and demos. You will act as a Safety Pilot during experimental flights and contribute to training and documentation.

What you will do

• Operate fixed-wing UAVs during development tests and demos
• Execute manual piloting tasks including non-standard or complex takeoff and landing procedures
• Serve as Safety Pilot during avionics hardware and software testing
• Monitor aircraft behavior and take manual control when required
• Provide detailed feedback on anomalies or unexpected behavior to the flight-controller team
• Validate aircraft airworthiness and pre-flight checks
• Prepare, organize, and maintain flight-test and demo equipment
• Perform routine maintenance of the UAV
• Perform repairs and hardware adjustments

Required qualifications

• Proven experience flying fixed-wing UAVs
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, CG balancing, and basic aircraft mechanics
• Ability to troubleshoot propulsion systems, particularly turbines
• Familiarity with flight-control systems, tuning, and parameter testing
• Hands-on skills in maintenance and repair of UAV platforms
• Strong safety mindset and ability to operate under test-flight conditions

Nice to have

• Experience flying multirotor drones

About the company

Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime that builds AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles. Founded in 2024, the company has 90 people and serves NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions.