Urban Sky · 2 months ago
Flight Operations Specialist
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yrUrban Sky is a venture-backed aerospace startup that pioneers utilization of the stratosphere and reimagines the way humans view and analyze the earth. The Flight Operations Specialist will manage and execute stratospheric flight operations, requiring strong field experience and the ability to work under dynamic conditions while ensuring successful flight missions.
GeospatialMapping ServicesNavigationRemote SensingSmart Cities
Responsibilities
Perform physical launch and recovery of micro-balloon flight systems, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines
Safely operate and maintain company vehicles during deployments, which can involve long-distance driving for both launch locations and chase/recovery activities
Be available for rapid deployment with less than 24 hours' notice, traveling extensively throughout the Continental U.S. for periods ranging from a few days to a few weeks
Comfortable working with military/government clients, supporting, organizing, and ensuring the success of their CONOPs
Become a subject matter expert to educate on the physical employment of Urban Sky flight systems and software
Carry and maintain a smartphone at all times when On-Call, responding promptly to notifications. Demonstrate proficiency in Urban Sky technology for flight tracking and communication
Exercise sound judgment, at times in ambiguous situations, as well as navigating field hazards, respecting private property, and representing Urban Sky professionally when interacting with third parties such as property owners, law enforcement, and customers
Work flexible hours, including long days driving or hiking in the field. Actively participate in travel planning and authorization processes
Load and unload heavy compressed gas cylinders, operate various transportation modes (4x4 vehicles, ATVs, hike on foot), and, if necessary, coordinate helicopter rides for recovery operations
Clearly document, video, and photograph balloon, payload, and recovery sites. Follow documented test plans and procedures for R&D missions. Provide detailed reports on flight operations and equipment observations
Handle reverse planning of flown hardware and essential data, ensuring timely delivery to Urban Sky HQ for processing and customer delivery
Qualification
Required
Strong field experience, discretion and judgment while launching, tracking, and retrieving high-altitude balloon systems
Extensive overnight travel (up to 100%) is required (CONUS and occasionally OCONUS)
Comfortable working both individually and as part of a team
Provide continuous effort to improve operations, streamline processes, work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service
Participate in special projects and other duties as required
Perform physical launch and recovery of micro-balloon flight systems, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines
Safely operate and maintain company vehicles during deployments
Be available for rapid deployment with less than 24 hours' notice
Comfortable working with military/government clients
Become a subject matter expert to educate on the physical employment of Urban Sky flight systems and software
Carry and maintain a smartphone at all times when On-Call, responding promptly to notifications
Exercise sound judgment, at times in ambiguous situations
Work flexible hours, including long days driving or hiking in the field
Load and unload heavy compressed gas cylinders, operate various transportation modes
Clearly document, video, and photograph balloon, payload, and recovery sites
Handle reverse planning of flown hardware and essential data
Possess the physical fitness required to work outdoors in challenging environments for extended periods
Hold a current and valid driver's license with an insurable Department of Motor Vehicle record
Familiarity with basic hand and power tools
Ability to learn and comprehend the function and vocabulary of flight systems
Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer and data entry skills
Ability to document, follow, and improve standard operating procedures
Exceptional teamwork, customer relationship, and interpersonal skills
Exercise discretion with sensitive customer and company information
Demonstrate good judgment when confronted with ambiguous situations
Possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, technical/trade school, military training/service, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Aviation, UAV or Flight Operations Experience
Experience working in small teams
Outdoor experience/hobbies, or remote survival training
Field Operations
Airframe/Avionics background
Electronics or mechanical experience
Work with Compressed Gas and Equipment to include Helium and Hydrogen
WFR/WFA certification
MS Office Suite and Slack
Benefits
Stock Options
Medical, Vision and Dental
Unlimited Vacation Days
Cell Phone Bill Stipend
Company
Urban Sky
Urban Sky offers a revolution in remote sensing through the new stratospheric microballoon.
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$66.21MKey Investors
Altos VenturesNational Science FoundationJet Propulsion Laboratory
2025-02-06Series B· $30M
2023-10-16Series A· $30M
2023-07-31Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Andrew Antonio
Co-Founder & CEO
Jared Leidich
Co-Founder and CTO
Recent News
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2025-04-02
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