Job Title: Flight Support Assistant - Drone Operator

Job Location: College Station, TX 77845

Job Duration: 11 Months (Contract to hire)

Pay Rate: $23.00/hr to $24.00/hr

Job Description:

• Our client is at the forefront of drone delivery services, revolutionizing how goods are transported and delivered.
• As part of our commitment to excellence and safety, we are seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Assistant to support our drone delivery operations.
• This role is critical to the seamless execution of daily operations, encompassing physical tasks, operational support, and community ambassador tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Safely lift, carry, and maneuver equipment, including drone batteries, and related gear, ensuring all components are prepared for daily operations.
• Utilize good visual acuity to serve as a Visual Observer with the ability to identify and respond to obstacles, hazards, or changes in flight conditions during drone operations.
• With strong communication and interpersonal skills, embody the role of a Community Ambassador, fostering positive relations and representing our innovative mission with pride and professionalism in every interaction.
• Demonstrate proficiency in a warehouse setting, engaging in fulfillment operations with an eye for detail and a commitment to ensuring a seamless supply chain, from storage to delivery.
• Adherence to FAA regulations and Prime Air directives and processes.

Note:

• This position may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing if conducting safety sensitive functions as defined by the FAA.
• Federal law also requires client to determine an applicant's DOT drug and/or alcohol testing history prior to hiring him/her into a position that would require them to conduct safety sensitive functions as defined by the FAA.

Typical Day in the Role:

• Site is at 7 day's a week – ability to work weekends and holiday's
• Schedule will vary due to 7 day ops but current schedule is 4 day's a week 7:30am-6:30pm.
• Once they accept they will be given their day's but it will include a weekend day's.
• Gaining experience within client environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Current Part 107 certificate holder
• Availability to work in shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of working effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to carry/lift up to 50 lbs., stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, climb ladders and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in drone industry
• Ability and license to operate a motor vehicle

KPI:

• Evaluation pass on role

Leadership Principle:

• Deliver results
• Customer obsession

Must-have hard skills:

• Drone experience
• Part 107