Flight Test Operator (Contractor)
Flight Test Operator (Contractor)
Flight Test Operator (Contractor)
Fly Zipline
Zipline is seeking a Flight Test Operator (Contractor) to join their System Test and Integration team. The role involves piloting and testing early-stage aircraft, ensuring the functionality of drone systems, and contributing to the mission of equitable access to medical supplies through innovative logistics solutions.
Qualification
- Excellent drone piloting skills
- Strong aviation knowledge
- Experience in debugging drone hardware and software
- Top-notch maker skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills for coordinating activities across teams
- Commitment to the mission of providing access to life-saving medical supplies
Responsibility
- Independently own all aspects of flight operations, coordinating with engineering support as needed
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade electromechanical aircraft systems
- Validate aircraft ahead of flight through a series of ground-based tests
- Conduct manual R/C piloting and ground-based checkouts for airworthiness
- Leverage automated flight systems for testing and operations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful flight operations
- Document test results and provide feedback for system improvements
