UAS Flight Operations - Germany
Description
Helsing, a defence AI company, is hiring a UAS Flight Operations nominated postholder for Germany. You would build lean operational and safety processes that let Helsing iterate fast while meeting the regulatory standards for uncrewed flight, acting as the named individual accountable to the LBA for flight operations and safety. The role translates SORA methodology and EASA Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945 requirements (as transposed under the LuftVG and LuftVO) into practical, auditable processes across programmes. It is based in Germany with frequent travel to trial and demonstration sites.
Requirements
- Have built or re-engineered operational processes in a fast-scaling environment, balancing compliance rigour with speed of delivery
- Have developed and applied flight safety expertise across complex, regulated environments
- Have successfully delivered compliance or safety management projects from initiation through to completion
- Understand EASA Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945 and their transposition under the LuftVG and LuftVO
- Have experience interacting with the LBA or an equivalent EASA national competent authority
- Communicate clearly and build effective relationships with national authorities and internal programme teams
Languages
German
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Competitive salary and VSOP options
Relocation support of up to 2,500 EUR and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
500 EUR / 450 GBP yearly learning allowance
Gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
Regular company events and monthly social allowances
Enhanced parental leave (22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers, 6 weeks for secondary)
Family support including 5 days of paid family emergency leave and phased return to work
📍 Life in Berlin
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Population
3.6M
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Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
10.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
9.0
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Air Quality
6.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
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Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
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Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
🎉
Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
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Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
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Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16
Helsing is a pan-European defence AI company building real-time battlefield awareness and autonomy software that fuses sensor data into a sovereign operating system for democratic nations.
Relocation support provided
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Your situation in Germany
The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.