Be Part of What Europe Is Building.

Flight Operations & Flight Testing
Munich
Working Student / Part Time

Build Europe's next chapter in vertical lift and make it count. Join ERC and help us prove the case: capability, engineering, flight proof, European sovereignty, and mission flexibility.

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About the role

As UAV/Drone Test Pilot, your mission is to safely and reliably operate our VTOL-capable UAS and expand their flight envelope, from first flights to fully automated operations. You act as pilot-in-command, leading flight test execution for VLOS and BVLOS operations, and ensuring every flight campaign is conducted with maximum safety, discipline, and performance.

What you will do

  • Complete training program (theoretical and practical modules)
  • Support the planning, organization, and execution of ground and flight test activities
  • Conduct UAV flight tests as Remote Pilot in Command in: Open category operations (<25 kg); Specific category operations within a multi-crew environment
  • Safely operate prototype unmanned aircraft using handheld remote and ground control systems
  • Conduct flight simulations for analysis and test preparation purposes
  • Provide structured feedback to flight test engineers on aircraft performance and handling
  • Support the development and continuous improvement of operational procedures, crew training and flight test processes.

what you bring

  • Complete training program (theoretical and practical modules)
  • Support the planning, organization, and execution of ground and flight test activities
  • Conduct UAV flight tests as Remote Pilot in Command in: Open category operations (<25 kg); Specific category operations within a multi-crew environment
  • Safely operate prototype unmanned aircraft using handheld remote and ground control systems
  • Conduct flight simulations for analysis and test preparation purposes
  • Provide structured feedback to flight test engineers on aircraft performance and handling
  • Support the development and continuous improvement of operational procedures, crew training and flight test processes.

What we offer

  • Full-scale aerospace engineering — not concept slides.
  • A 60+ engineer team at Ottobrunn, backed by IABG and developed alongside TUM and DRF Luftrettung.
  • Competitive compensation and equity participation.

Your team

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VP Flight Operations
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The HIRING process

  • Introductory Chat
  • Technical or Functional Deep-Dives
  • On-site Interview and Get-to-Know
  • Decision

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