Wing is looking for a sUAS Flight Operator to join our Flight Operations team for a 36-month fixed ... Ability to work a rotating 7-day schedule within crew duty time limits, including weekends and ...
Wing is looking for a sUAS Flight Operator to join our Flight Operations team for a 36-month fixed ... Ability to work a rotating 7-day schedule within crew duty time limits, including weekends and ...
sUAS Flight Operator (FTC), Durham
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$100K/yr
Wing is looking for a sUAS Flight Operator to join our Flight Operations team for a 36-month fixed ... Ability to work a rotating 7-day schedule within crew duty time limits, including weekends and ...
sUAS Flight Operator (FTC), Durham
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$100K/yr
Wing is looking for a sUAS Flight Operator to join our Flight Operations team for a 36-month fixed ... Ability to work a rotating 7-day schedule within crew duty time limits, including weekends and ...
JOB DUTIES: * The highest priority of each Flight Follower is the safety of the flight which ... Must be willing to have a flexible schedule to include working nights and weekends BENEFITS:
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JOB DUTIES: * The highest priority of each Flight Follower is the safety of the flight which ... Must be willing to have a flexible schedule to include working nights and weekends BENEFITS:
JOB DUTIES: * The highest priority of each Flight Follower is the safety of the flight which ... Must be willing to have a flexible schedule to include working nights and weekends BENEFITS:
JOB DUTIES: * The highest priority of each Flight Follower is the safety of the flight which ... Must be willing to have a flexible schedule to include working nights and weekends BENEFITS:
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Job description
About the Role:
Wing is looking for a sUAS Flight Operator to join our Flight Operations team for a 36-month fixed term contract. This role is based Onsite in Durham, NC. In this role, you'll help us operate multiple highly autonomous small uncrewed aircraft systems. You will be a line sUAS Flight Operator for Wing's Part 135 commercial drone delivery service in the US operating out of our area operations center. Working with a team of technicians and field operators, you'll operate the system while monitoring flight and system conditions. You will be expected to meet and maintain the qualification requirements to act as a sUAS Flight Operator for our commercial drone delivery service. The ideal candidate has a passion for aviation and the ongoing development of this new industry and has three or more years of experience in a safety critical industry/role such as aviation, energy, transportation, etc.
This position is subject to Wing's Drug and Alcohol testing policy in accordance with Wing's procedures and DOT/ FAA regulatory requirements. Wing is a Zero Tolerance Drug Free Workplace. All prospective employees in FAA/DOT-regulated roles are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Any applicant applying to a FAA/DOT regulated role who has previously tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Wing.
What You'll Do:
- Report to the Chief Pilot or Assistant Chief Pilot
- Qualify and function as a Part 135 sUAS Flight Operator for Wing's highly autonomous drone delivery service on a regular basis
- Work with the Flight Operations Manager to ensure daily operations are safely conducted
- Communicate with other crewmembers to safely and effectively operate the system
- Ensure daily Remote Operations Center's technical and operational readiness
- Maintain the high professional standards required for a drone Part 135 pilot-in-command
What You'll Need:
- Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate
- Current driver's license and clean driving record within the last 36-months
- 3+ years experience with commercial or public UAS operations or university level education and training in civil aviation operations
- Experience working with web-based monitoring and control systems
- Experience with technical or engineering record keeping methods and tools
- Ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English
- Ability to work a rotating 7-day schedule within crew duty time limits, including weekends and holidays
- Willingness to travel to complete initial and recurrent training
- Ability to work independently and in teams while still maintaining rigorous attention to detail
- Able to maintain attention to detail for extended periods in a monitoring role
- Must possess FAA First, Second or Third Class Medical Certificate or obtain prior to start date
- Willing to meet Pilot Records Database (PRD) consent requirements