Flight Operator Onsite Tucson, AZย
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Company Overview:ย
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World View is a next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) provider delivering integrated, multi-domain solutions across air, stratosphere, and space. By unifying tactical UAVs, high-altitude platforms, fixed-wingย aircraft, and low-Earth orbit satellites under a single operational and technological framework, the company enables seamless data fusion and real-time decision-making.ย ย
Leveraging advanced AI and machine learning, World View empowers defense, intelligence, and commercial customers to gain clarity, act with speed, andย operateย with confidence in complex environments.ย
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Job Description:ย
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The Flight Operator (CP) supports real-time flight operations for high-altitude balloon systems. CPsย monitorย vehicle health, navigation, and communications, execute standard operating procedures, and support Flight Directors during all phases of flight. This role is foundational to safe, continuous operations and serves as a development pathway to Flight Director.ย
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Role Responsibilities:ย
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Monitor real-time telemetry, navigation data, and vehicle healthย
Execute standard operating procedures and checklists during flightย
Support Flight Director decision-making with situational awareness and data analysisย
Maintain accurate flight logs, pass downs, and shift handoversย
Monitor airspace boundaries and support regulatory compliance requirementsย
Assist with ascent, Float, station-keeping, and termination operationsย
Coordinate with recovery teams as directedย
Escalate anomalies or off-nominal conditions promptlyย
Support 24/7 operations including night and weekend shiftsย
Participate in simulations and operational readiness activitiesย
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Required Qualifications:ย
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Technical operations experience (aviation, UAS, aerospace, maritime, or similar)ย
Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-critical environmentย
Strong attention to detail and procedural disciplineย
Comfortable working rotating shifts, including nights/weekendsย
Strong communication and teamwork skillsย
Ability to maintain focus during long-duration monitoring tasksย
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Great to Have:ย
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Prior experience in mission control, UAS operations, or aviation operationsย
Familiarity with navigation, weather, or telemetry systemsย
Experience with FAA, CASA, or airspace coordination processesย
Background in UAS, aviation, or military operationsย
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What We Offer:ย
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You'llย join a global, supportive, and growing team where your ideas will be heard, and your work will make a real difference. We care about doing things the right way, balancing structure with flexibility, and professionalism with personality. Togetherย we'reย building a people functionย that'sย forwardย thinking, collaborative and built to scale.ย ย ย
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You'llย work side by side with experts inย emergingย technology, gaining exposure toย cutting edgeย ideas and projects that are shaping the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance because we believe in taking care of you as a person, not just a team member.ย ย ย
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Our modern office is designed to keep you inspired and energized, with a fully stocked kitchen, on-site exercise area, and stunning views that make every day brighter!ย ย ย
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We believe in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives, and every voice is heard. Our commitment to all team members is built upon five core cultural pillars: Engage, Lean In, Create, Care, and Own. Together, these pillars form the foundation of our employee experience while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices.ย ย ย
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Some Final Notes:ย ย
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Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role. It isย notย a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, or activities, which may change at any time with or without notice.ย
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Equal Opportunity Employer:ย World View is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment or personnel practicesย on the basis ofย race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are made without regard to these factors.
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Work Authorization:ย Candidates mustย be authorized toย work in the U.S. without company-sponsored immigration support, now or in the future. This positionย does notย offer immigrationย sponsorshipย and the company will not seek export authorization. Eligible candidates include U.S. Citizens, U.S. Persons, or individuals with equivalent work authorization.ย
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