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Wing · 2 days ago

sUAS Flight Operator (FTC)

Palo Alto, California

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$121K/yr - $121K/yr

3+ years exp

Wing is a part of Alphabet, offering drone delivery services as a sustainable solution for last mile logistics. The sUAS Flight Operator will operate highly autonomous small uncrewed aircraft systems and ensure the safe conduct of daily operations.

DeliveryDelivery ServiceDronesMachinery Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Report to the Chief Pilot or Assistant Chief Pilot

Qualify and function as a Part 135 sUAS Flight Operator for Wing’s highly autonomous drone delivery service on a regular basis

Work with the Flight Operations Manager to ensure daily operations are safely conducted

Communicate with other crew members to safely and effectively operate the system

Ensure daily Remote Operations Center’s technical and operational readiness

Maintain the high professional standards required for a drone Part 135 pilot-in-command

Qualification

14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate3+ years UAS operations experienceWeb-based monitoring systemsTechnical record keepingCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeamworkIndependent work

Required

Active 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

If applicable, Part 107 recurrent certificate: only the ALC-677 course is accepted

Current driver's license and clean driving record within the last 36-months

3+ years experience with commercial or public UAS operations or university level education and training in civil UAS operations

Experience working with web-based monitoring and control systems

Experience with technical or engineering record keeping methods and tools

Ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English

Ability to work a rotating 7-day schedule within crew duty time limits, including weekends and holidays

Willingness to travel to complete initial and recurrent training

Ability to work independently and in teams while still maintaining rigorous attention to detail

Able to maintain attention to detail for extended periods in a monitoring role

Must possess FAA First, Second or Third Class Medical Certificate or obtain prior to start date

Willing to meet Pilot Records Database (PRD) consent requirements

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Company

Wing

Wing provides aircrafts that are custom-designed to deliver packages safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Founded in 2018

Palo Alto, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.wing.com/

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