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Wing · 10 hours ago

Flight Test Operator

Hollister, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$121K/yr - $121K/yr

4+ years exp

Wing is a company that offers drone delivery solutions for last mile logistics. They are seeking a Flight Test Operator who will be responsible for the safe and compliant execution of daily R&D flight tests, ensuring high standards of safety and operational excellence.

DeliveryDelivery ServiceDronesMachinery Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-shift Flight Test Operator and aircrew lead, actively utilizing Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Situational Awareness (SA) skills

Act as the on-shift authority for all applicable regulatory matters, ensuring strict adherence to Part 107 and all FAA waivers

Lead daily crew briefings, analyze operational data (NOTAMs, NOTOPs, weather), and ensure full understanding of all test objectives

Manage the flight line for simultaneous test campaigns, including assigning aircraft locations, managing airspace, and verifying all aircraft are on the correct software configuration

Verify all vendor-prepared test materials (e.g., packages) meet the precise requirements of the Flight Test Director

Surface and document operational observations, technical anomalies, and potential blockers to support rapid engineering improvement cycles

Execute all safety and technical escalation procedures

Model and enforce a culture of professionalism, punctuality, and site-wide ownership

Participate in all hands-on site work, including daily aircraft deployment/retrieval, site recovery, and basic ground infrastructure support

Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to provide direct feedback on new equipment, tools, and processes to identify scaling issues

Qualification

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot CertificateAirmanshipTechnical manual adherenceRemote Control piloting skillsProprietary software operationSituational AwarenessCrew Resource ManagementProfessional mindsetDecision-making skills

Required

Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

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

Must possess (or be able to obtain prior to start date) a valid FAA First, Second, or Third Class medical certificate

4+ years of professional experience in aviation operations or a related, safety-critical field

Demonstrated airmanship and a strong professional, disciplined mindset (e.g., military aviation, first responder, or other procedural-driven environments)

Proven ability to read, understand, and adhere to complex technical manuals, procedures, and checklists

Strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn and operate proprietary software, digital tools, and complex systems (e.g. command line interfaces, project management apps, Google Workspace apps)

Demonstrable RC (Remote Control) or UAS piloting skills, with a focus on smooth and precise manual control

Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to function calmly and effectively under pressure

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including deployments to remote testing areas (typically lasting 4-14 days) and night operations, with this non-standard work comprising up to 15% of the time

Must be able to adhere to the strict duty start time, typically 8:00 AM

Willingness to complete and maintain voluntary employer-provided basic wildland fire mitigation, Fire Extinguisher, and related contingency response training

Ability to bend, lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds as needed to perform job duties

Ability to be on your feet and move for up to 8 hours daily as needed to perform job duties

Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind) and austere field environments

Ability and willingness to work a 5-day shift schedule, which may include nights and weekends to support flexible testing requirements

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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