As a Drone Pilot Technician at HyLight, you will be at the heart of our field operations. You will prepare, deploy, operate, and maintain the HyLighter during missions across France and Europe. Your role is to ensure that every operation runs smoothly, safely, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

You will work directly on-site and collaborate closely with the regulatory and technical teams. Your missions will include pre-flight checks, flight operations, and on-the-ground maintenance, with a strong focus on data acquisition and system functionality.

If you are passionate about UAVs, love being outdoors, and want to take part in meaningful and innovative missions that serve the climate transition—this role is for you.

The Mission

• Operate HyLight's airship drones (HyLighters) during inspection missions
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant flight operations
• Conduct system checks, calibrations, and basic maintenance
• Assist in data acquisition and post-mission reporting
• Work hand-in-hand with regulatory staff for flight approvals
• Represent HyLight on-site with clients and maintain professional communication
• Suggest improvements to flight procedures or drone reliability based on field feedback

Required Skills And Experience

• Valid drone pilot certification (French DGAC or European equivalent)
• Experience in UAV operations, ideally with large drones or industrial applications
• Basic technical knowledge in electronics or mechanics
• Comfort with fieldwork, including travel across France and Europe
• Familiarity with flight planning tools and aviation safety protocols
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Very flexible life style
• Fluency in French; English proficiency is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Experience in operating airships, blimps, or VTOL aircraft
• Knowledge of data collection systems and sensors (cameras, LiDAR, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues during operations
• Willingness to assist with logistics, maintenance, and client communication.

Don’t have all these skills? Apply anyway! We value adaptability and a drive to learn. HyLight is growing fast, and we are looking for people who can grow with us.

Conditions : Start date as soon as possible. Salary based on experience. Flexibility possible.

Advantages

• Become associate and have shares of HyLight
• Reimbursement of 100% of the Navigo pass (if needed to come to the office) or 800€/year in case of sustainable travel to the workplace
• Bike loan for home-to-work commutes,
• Lunch 100% covered.
• Offsite trips every 6 months with the whole team.
• An excellent working atmosphere: an international environment, team events, superb offices on the Brétigny sur Orge air base.

Workplace: Brétigny-sur-Orge, RER C.

Does decarbonizing aerial inspection motivates you? Send us your application!

Interview procedure

• Introductory telephone call (20 min) or Video meeting with our CTO Josef (40 min)
• Case study: technical test
• On-site meeting with the team (40 min)

HyLight, who are we?

HyLight builds hydrogen-powered airship drones to conduct zero-emission inspections of gas pipelines and power lines. Our solution can collect high-precision data across hundreds of kilometers with minimal environmental impact.

In 2.5 Years, We Have

• Built 8 versions of our airship drone
• Flown over 150 hours
• Signed pilot contracts with major European energy operators
• Joined Y Combinator
• Raised over €6 million in funding

HyLight is on a mission to inspect over 5 million km of infrastructure annually by 2030. Join the adventure and help us decarbonize the skies!

91220 Brétigny-sur-Orge