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Nova Sky Stories is seeking a skilled Person Manipulating the Controls (PMTC) to operate our large‑scale drone light show systems under the authority of a designated Pilot in Command (PIC).
Responsibilities
- Serve as a pilot responsible for flying shows and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices. Prioritize the safety of spectators, crew members, and surrounding airspace.
- Execute launches, holds, aborts, and recoveries under the direction of the PIC while monitoring drone health, telemetry, GNSS, and communications during flight.
- Operate ground control systems, networking, and flight software; load, verify, and execute flight plans and show content; respond in real time to system alerts, aircraft faults, or degraded conditions.
- Lead load‑in and load‑out of the entire airfield and pilot system setup; conduct pre‑flight checks on drones, batteries, ground infrastructure, and control systems; assist with post‑flight inspections, logging, and maintenance reporting.
- Coordinate closely with ground crew, technical staff, and event organizers to communicate flight plans, timing cues, and other operational considerations before, during, and after shows.
- Provide continuous feedback and evaluation of performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Fly large‑scale drone light shows (200–2000 drones) using the system.
- Assist with drone repairs.
Required Qualifications
- Proficient in interpreting multiple streams of data and managing time‑critical activities, staying focused and decisive during high‑pressure live operations.
- Basic understanding of engineering, electronics, and software engineering to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on drones.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience flying large fleets or synchronized UAS systems.
- Background in aviation, robotics, or live technical production.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FAA, EASA, GCAA, etc.).
- Experience working in touring or event‑based operations.
- Willingness to travel up to several weekends per month, to various states or countries, and remain there for 2–3 nights for shows; potential for extended periods during drone residencies.
- Capacity to lift loads up to 20 kg (44 lb) and work outdoors setting up equipment.
What Defines You
- Highly reliable, organized, and execution‑focused.
- Calm under pressure and effective in an onsite operating environment.
- Clear, proactive communicator who escalates issues early and appropriately.
- Team‑oriented, humble, and eager to learn.
- Motivated by operational excellence, consistency, and continuous improvement.
- Interested in growing into increased production ownership over time.
Company: Nova Sky Stories
Location: London
Job Description:
Nova Sky Stories is seeking a skilled Person Manipulating the Controls (PMTC) to operate our large‑scale drone light show systems under the authority of a designated Pilot in Command (PIC).
Responsibilities
- Serve as a pilot responsible for flying shows and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices. Prioritize the safety of spectators, crew members, and surrounding airspace.
- Execute launches, holds, aborts, and recoveries under the direction of the PIC while monitoring drone health, telemetry, GNSS, and communications during flight.
- Operate ground control systems, networking, and flight software; load, verify, and execute flight plans and show content; respond in real time to system alerts, aircraft faults, or degraded conditions.
- Lead load‑in and load‑out of the entire airfield and pilot system setup; conduct pre‑flight checks on drones, batteries, ground infrastructure, and control systems; assist with post‑flight inspections, logging, and maintenance reporting.
- Coordinate closely with ground crew, technical staff, and event organizers to communicate flight plans, timing cues, and other operational considerations before, during, and after shows.
- Provide continuous feedback and evaluation of performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Fly large‑scale drone light shows (200–2000 drones) using the system.
- Assist with drone repairs.
Required Qualifications
- Proficient in interpreting multiple streams of data and managing time‑critical activities, staying focused and decisive during high‑pressure live operations.
- Basic understanding of engineering, electronics, and software engineering to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on drones.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience flying large fleets or synchronized UAS systems.
- Background in aviation, robotics, or live technical production.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FAA, EASA, GCAA, etc.).
- Experience working in touring or event‑based operations.
- Willingness to travel up to several weekends per month, to various states or countries, and remain there for 2–3 nights for shows; potential for extended periods during drone residencies.
- Capacity to lift loads up to 20 kg (44 lb) and work outdoors setting up equipment.
What Defines You
- Highly reliable, organized, and execution‑focused.
- Calm under pressure and effective in an onsite operating environment.
- Clear, proactive communicator who escalates issues early and appropriately.
- Team‑oriented, humble, and eager to learn.
- Motivated by operational excellence, consistency, and continuous improvement.
- Interested in growing into increased production ownership over time.
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Posted: May 10th, 2026