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Flight Test Operator

Zipline
Location
Amarillo, Texas, USA
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Ops
Salary
$30-$36
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • FAA Part 107 certification
  • Experience piloting drones or manned aircraft
  • Demonstrated aeronautical decision making and accountability
  • Comfortable working in high-tempo, failure-heavy field environments
  • Ability to lift and move 50+ lb equipment and work outdoors for multi-hour test windows
  • Proven ability to own test campaigns end-to-end and maintain high standards across repetitive operations
Nice to have
  • Linux command-line comfort
  • Experience with reliability or endurance testing
  • Basic mechanical or electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with automated flight systems
What the job really is

As a Flight Test Operator at Zipline, you will be responsible for executing high-volume flight testing of the company's autonomous aircraft and delivery systems. Your role involves conducting various flight operations, troubleshooting issues, and summarizing test results to enhance system performance and safety. You will work closely with multiple teams to ensure the reliability of deliveries and manage risks during testing operations.

Benefits
  • Starting cash range of $30-$36/hour
  • Equity compensation
  • Overtime pay
  • Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
  • Sales incentives
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
Things to weigh
  • Role requires working weekends, nights, and overnight shifts
  • Onsite work at outdoor test sites
  • High operational intensity and logistics involved in the role
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