Job Title: Drone Hub Operator, Belgium Project (Must have a EU passport/rights to work in Belgium)

Team: Skyports Hub Operator Programme

Rate: £13/hour

Hours: Variable, based on deployments

Travel: Paid when travel is part of a deployment (e.g. ferry to a working site)

Food/Drink: Up to £20/day reimbursed during deployments (receipts required)

Location: Belgium-based from 1st February - 31st July 2026

Skyports is recruiting Hub Operators (HOs) under our Skyports Hub Operator Programme (SHOP). This role supports drone flight operations by ensuring the aircraft, launch sites, and ground processes run smoothly and safely. You’ll work closely with Remote Pilots and other team members to deliver drone services for delivery, inspection, and surveillance missions. The current project we are recruiting for is a 6-month, Belgium-based deployment working 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. (Accommodation provided)

Key responsibilities include:

• Set up and secure drone landing and take-off points (TOLPs)
• Carry out basic aircraft maintenance (Level 1) and battery management
• Assist with launch, monitoring, and recovery of flights
• Maintain visual line of sight with the aircraft when required
• Watch out for environmental or safety hazards and report them
• Ensure proper logbook and maintenance record-keeping
• Support the team with kit handling and refueling
• Keep your ground procedures and documentation knowledge up to date
• Complete refresher training as needed before deployments

You may be required to travel domestically or internationally for deployments. Full training will be provided before you begin.

About you

We’re looking for people who are:

• Safety conscious, with a calm and focused approach
• Comfortable working outdoors and in varied environments
• Happy to travel and be away from home on deployments
• Practical and hands-on with kit and tools
• Good communicators and team players
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-focused
• Physically able to manage drone and battery handling tasks

You do not need a drone license. This is a ground-based role, and full training is provided. You must able to be based in Belgium.

Interview Process

1. Apply for the Role
   Submit your application through a link.
2. Video Introduction
   You’ll be asked to record a short 60-second video introducing yourself and explaining why you want to join the programme.
3. Training Day Invitation
   If selected, you’ll be invited to attend an in-person training day where we assess your practical skills and team fit.
4. Offer
   If you pass the training day, you’ll be offered a role as a Hub Operator.