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Drone Flight Instructor / UAV Pilot

DeltaQuad

Duivendrecht
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

UAV technology
Flight operations
Curriculum development
Technical training
Aviation regulations
Troubleshooting
UAV assembly
Public speaking
Instructional design
Safety compliance
Technical communication

Job Description

As a UAV Trainer, you ensure customers and colleagues worldwide operate and maintain DeltaQuad UAVs safely and confidently.

On a mission

As a pioneer in long-range electric VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drones, DeltaQuad develops robust systems together with trusted partners. We deploy our drones worldwide for defense, agriculture, and inspection; they are reliable, user-friendly, and built to perform in demanding environments. We combine technical innovation with a pragmatic mindset, and what we do today shapes where we will be tomorrow.

The role

Our UAVs are only as strong as the people who operate them. You ensure every customer and colleague can fly, maintain, and troubleshoot DeltaQuad UAVs safely and effectively. Together with our team of trainers, you deliver training sessions for customers and internal staff, assess each trainee's competency level, and certify them where applicable.

Our customers operate worldwide, so no two training programs are the same. You adapt content to different languages, cultures, and regulatory environments, ensuring every program meets aviation regulations and safety guidelines. From time to time, you travel to deliver on-site training.

You also keep improving what we teach. You update the curriculum based on product updates, industry developments, and customer feedback, working closely with our engineering, sales, and support teams. And when customers or sales colleagues have UAV-related questions, you are the expert they turn to.

What you bring

You are a UAV specialist who loves sharing knowledge. You explain complex topics in a way that sticks; you enjoy standing in front of a group, and you work just as well on your own as in a team. You live in the Amsterdam area and work from our office five days a week, with occasional travel for off-site training.

You also bring:

  • Strong knowledge of UAV technology, mechanics, and flight operations

  • Experience in teaching, training, or curriculum development, preferably in a technical field

  • A solid understanding of aviation regulations and industry standards

  • A valid EU A1/A3 drone license and a valid driver's license

  • Fluency in English

Nice to have

Hands-on experience with UAV assembly, troubleshooting, and field operations. Additional languages, such as Spanish or French, are a bonus.

What success looks like

Customers leave your training ready to operate their DeltaQuad UAVs safely and independently. Our training materials keep pace with every product release, and sales and support colleagues know exactly where to find the answers they need.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary

  • A key role in scaling our engineering organization, with real ownership of your portfolio

  • Work on advanced UAV technology with real-world applications

  • 27 vacation days based on full-time employment

  • A 38-hour workweek with flexible working hours

  • € 0.25/km travel reimbursement or full reimbursement of second-class public transportation

  • An excellent pension scheme through PME Pension Fund

  • A varied, well-kept lunch at DeltaQuad, monthly team drinks, an open, informal culture where colleagues support each other to reach high standards and production, and where your expertise counts

Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we may request a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and conduct a background screening in accordance with our screening policy.

Core Responsibilities

You will deliver training sessions for customers and internal staff on DeltaQuad UAV operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Additionally, you will update training curricula based on product releases, industry standards, and customer feedback.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong knowledge of UAV technology, mechanics, and aviation regulations, along with experience in teaching or training. A valid EU A1/A3 drone license and a driver's license are required, and the role requires working from the office five days a week.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 27 vacation days
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Pension scheme
  • Lunch provided
  • Monthly team drinks

About DeltaQuad

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Company size: 51-200 employees

DeltaQuad is a pioneer in long-range electric VTOL UAS, designed and manufactured in the Netherlands. We provide defence and security organisations with reliable aerial intelligence for complex and contested environments. Our platforms combine long endurance and operational range with the deployment flexibility of electric VTOL and are built to adapt to evolving mission requirements. They also support humanitarian and commercial operations where reliable aerial intelligence matters.

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