# Remote Sensor Operator at Dea > Location unclear · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Adea%3A537439 (read 2026-11-08). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Dea](https://alderhq.app/companies/dea) - Location text: Gamston Airport, Retford, Lincolnshire - Where it can be done from (inferred): Location unclear (evidence: "Location: Gamston Airport, Retford, Lincolnshire") - Posted: 2026-11-08 (0 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-08 · last verified: 2026-11-08 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://dea.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/b6698538-6266-42dd-bae0-5bb5ae27364c ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted ## Description (the employer's text) To conduct remote sensor operations for manned airborne and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) missions, providing proficient and independent operation of Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR), Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR), radar and associated mission systems. The role supports Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) tasking through effective mission planning, sensor employment, near real-time reporting, data handling and post-mission exploitation. The post holder is expected to operate at Intermediate / Proficient Operator standard and support RPAS payload activity, trials, training and evidence capture where required. ### Responsibilities Mission Planning and Execution - Prepare for airborne and RPAS tasks through review of tasking, Air Tasking Orders, route, airspace, collection requirements, customer outputs and crew briefings. - Operate independently on a variety of land, maritime, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, making tactical sensor decisions and managing mission flow without constant supervision. - Receive and action dynamic tasking from ground command elements, adapting search patterns, sensor priorities and reporting flow as the situation develops. - Conduct clear handovers, crew briefings and post-flight debriefings, ensuring risks, collection gaps and task outcomes are understood. Advanced Sensor Operation and Troubleshooting - Operate sensor systems to collect still imagery, full motion video and track moving targets for extended periods. - Conduct Hailing, Phase 1 PED Imagery Intelligence, pattern of life, surveillance, reconnaissance and target tracking tasks to required customer and mission standards. - Use sensor functions to maximise collection quality, including appropriate zoom, focus, gain, polarity, metadata, look angle and image framing. - Troubleshoot common sensor, ground station, communications, downlink, display, recording and data transfer issues before escalating. Data, Reporting and Exploitation - Store, back up, label and disseminate raw mission data in line with company procedures and customer handling requirements. - Produce clear oral and written reports, including near real-time updates and post-mission flight reports, with accurate timings, coordinates and event summaries. - Support Level 1 Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) by manipulating, processing and analysing digital aerial imagery and spatial data. - Extract Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) and report it using recognised standards - Maintain accurate mission records, flight logs and evidence packs to support quality assurance, customer reporting and future tasking. RPAS and Remote Mission Systems - Operate or support RPAS payload systems from a ground control station, remote sensor console or deployable mission system environment. - Work effectively with remote pilots, payload operators, aircrew, Task Specialists, intelligence analysts and liaison officers to maintain a shared tactical picture. - Contribute to RPAS trials, payload integration, procedure development and evidence capture. ### Skills - Confident independent operator able to manage the sensor task, mission flow and reporting chain without close supervision. - Strong tactical judgement, able to balance collection quality, aircraft or RPAS constraints, safety and customer priorities. - Clear communicator with effective Crew Resource Management (CRM) awareness, concise radio/chat discipline and good briefing/debriefing skills. - Calm under pressure, able to troubleshoot equipment and communications issues without losing the mission picture. - High attention to detail, especially when capturing imagery, coordinates, metadata, logs and customer reporting outputs. - Adaptable and comfortable working in live operations, deployed sites, remote ground stations and mixed crew environments. - Mature and discreet around sensitive mission data, customer information, aircraft, RPA systems and operating areas. - Able to mentor junior operators, reinforce standards and support training or procedure updates where required. - Forward leaning and practical, identifying improvements in sensor employment, data workflows, reporting quality and RPA payload procedures. ### Benefits Company pension contribution up to 4% Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme Bupa Salary Sacrifice Scheme Annual Leave Purchase Cycle 2 Work Free flu vaccination voucher Perbox platform --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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