Job Title: Flight Support Assistant / Drone Operator

Job Location: Tolleson, AZ 85353 

Job Duration: 11 Months (Contract to hire)

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

Job Description:

• We embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.
• How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that!
• We recently announced we are preparing for our client deliveries to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, our client is the place for you.
• Our client is seeking an experienced Flight Support Assistant.
• Up to 25% travel - If they do travel it will be up to 2 weeks at a time to one of the locations and then returning home. Travel will only be needed during the training period if anything, additional travel after that is not expected for the assignment.

Day to Day:

• Lifting: The ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds of equipment, including drones, batteries, and related gear, as part of daily operational tasks. Bending and Flexibility: The role may involve bending, squatting, and other physical movements to set up, maintain, or retrieve equipment and perform operational tasks.
• Standing: The candidate should be capable of standing for extended periods, particularly during drone setup, takeoff, and landing procedures.
• Climbing Ladders: Depending on the specific operational requirements, the candidate may need to ascend and descend ladders or elevated platforms to access drones, perform maintenance, or conduct inspections.
• Visual Acuity: Good visual acuity, including the ability to identify and respond to obstacles, hazards, or changes in flight conditions during drone operations.

• As a company regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), we require all employees with safety sensitive duties to comply with FAA drug and alcohol testing regulations. This includes pre-employment drug testing, random drug and alcohol testing, and testing in the event of an accident or incident.
• Must Hold a current and valid FAA Part 107 MUST HAVE BEFORE EMPLOYMENT

Reason for Request:

• Flight Support Assistants needed for Launch of QAZ2

Business Group:

• Our Client – concentrate on Drone Delivery to get customer package within 1 hour
• Operations team from receiving order, processing, getting package to flight line, launching and delivery.

Surrounding Team and Key Projects:

• CS validation points prior to Launch and Launch of QAZ2 needed for Flagship Goal

Daily Schedule / OT Expectations:

• Shifts can vary between FHN // BHN // dependent on time needs, weather, etc. Candidate will need to be flexible for timing as needed.
• Possible OT as needed

Interaction with Team:

• Will be part of the Flight crew
• Working with operator in command to complete checklists safely

Typical Task Breakdown:

• Prepare for the day’s operations
• Work with aircraft and flight operations equipment
• Work on operation to actually deliver package
• Installing batteries, moving aircraft to/from flight line.
• Working with operator in command to complete checklists safely
• Creating SOP’s for Processes

Desired Leadership Principles:

• Learn and Be Curious
• Ownership

Degrees / Certs and/or Experience Required:

• Hold a current and valid FAA Part 107 MUST HAVE BEFORE EMPLOYMENT
• FAA Certificate for small unmanned aircraft operations- https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators
• 2+ years of work experience or a completed Associates degree (non specific)
• Able to lift equipment and carry out physical activity with or without reasonable accommodation (45 lbs)
• Able to work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
• Drone or Aviation experience is desired, but not a requirement.
• Up to 25% travel - If they do travel it will be up to 2 weeks at a time to one of the locations and then returning home

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in aviation
• Ability to work independently
• Strong decision-making skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills

Performance Indicators:

• Minimal number of mistakes
• Identifying and creating new processes

Top 3 must-have hard skills:

• Communication up and down
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management