AeroFarms · 3 days ago
Flight Controller - Night Shift (6PM – 6AM)
Danville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hrAeroFarms is the commercial leader in Vertical Farming, seeking a passionate Flight Controller to monitor grow room environmental and equipment-functionality variables. The role involves operating and interfacing with equipment, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and maintaining a positive work environment while tracking plant growth conditions.
AgricultureAgTechCleanTechHospitality
Responsibilities
Comply with Safety rules. Safety is everyone's responsibility
Comply with Quality rules
Collaborate and help to create and keep a positive work environment
Maintain horticulture equipment
Record and track EC, pH, temperature, and humidity
Identify and call out issues related to plant growth
Read and use grow room software as needed to verify plant condition and equipment calibration
Call out and correct EC, pH, and irrigation issues when out of range
Qualification
Required
Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency required – basic Excel
High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong communication skills. (Communication skills both verbally and in writing)
Reliable attendance
Positive, respectful attitude
Must be detail-oriented and organized
Basic math skills
Proficient in spoken and written English
Able to operate and calibrate scales, calipers, EC/pH meter, HMI, and tablet (training provided)
Able to stand and walk for long periods
Able to lift/carry items up to 35 pounds
Able to drive scissor lift and access plants 35 feet in the air after training
A high to a very high degree of concentration is required
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize to ensure minimum interruption to the process
Preferred
Experience with food safety and HACCP protocols desired
Benefits
Enrollment in 401k
Medical
Dental
Vision Insurance
PTO
Company
AeroFarms
AeroFarms, B Corp leader in Indoor Vertical Farming, growing produce using up to 95% less water and no pesticides ever.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$313.74MKey Investors
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)Ingka GroupMeraas
2025-08-05Series Unknown
2024-04-24Series Unknown· $4.98M
2023-09-28Undisclosed· $70.78M
Leadership Team
Molly Montgomery
CEO
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