Drone Maintenance Technician

Socket.dev; Pea Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking Aviation Maintenance Technicians to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our autonomous delivery aircraft. You will work with engineering and flight operations to ensure aircraft comply with high safety standards and proper documentation.

The role requires travel up to 80% in the first month and involves shift work including days/evenings and weekends. A valid US driver’s license and FAA Repairman Certification are required.

Qualifications

• Basic engineering knowledge: mechanical, electrical and software.
• Mechanical and electrical integration and assembly; precision work with hand tools.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must travel 80% during first month of employment for training.
• Must support shift work including days/evenings/weekends.
• Must travel 5–10% as necessary.
• Must have a valid US Driver's License.
• Must complete P2 Academy training as a condition of employment.
• 50% travel required for first 3 months; travel expenses covered.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Zipline's CAMP requirements.
• Perform maintenance per GMM and FAA regulations.
• Travel to on-site sites for aircraft system maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, repair and replace parts per manuals.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Meet continuing training requirements to maintain certifications.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Tools

GMM

FAA regulations

CAMP

Job description

About Zipline

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.

Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.

Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.

We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real‑world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.

About You and The Role

Zipline is seeking Aviation Maintenance Technicians who have sound judgment, excellent interpersonal skills and high standards. Success will require attention to detail, a safety-oriented attitude, flexibility, and enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology. Problem solving and solution oriented thinking while adhering to company standards are key to success in this role.

What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for executing scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance programs ensuring aircraft and associated elements conform to high standards, are in a safe operating condition and that all procedures are followed and documented appropriately. This role works closely with engineering, flight operations, and other teams to solve problems.

• Adhere to and perform work in accordance with Zipline’s Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP)
• Perform UAS Maintenance in accordance with Zipline’s General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and Federal Aviation Administration regulations
• Travel within the service area to perform in‑site maintenance of Zipline aircraft systems
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace parts in accordance with manufacturer manuals
• Maintain accurate aircraft maintenance records and document work associated with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Meet continuing training requirements to maintain certifications and qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Basic engineering knowledge: mechanical, electrical and software
• Mechanical and electrical integration and assembly and experience performing precision work with hand tools
• This role is classified as a Safety Sensitive opportunity, and is therefore subject to pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol testing
• Must be available to travel 80% during first month of employment to attend Zipline’s training program
• Must be able to support shift work including, but not limited to days/evenings, weekends
• Must be able to travel 5‑10%, as necessary
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to receive FAA Repairman Certification
• Ability to lift and or move up to 55 pounds
• Must have a valid US Driver's License
• Must successfully complete P2 Academy training as a condition of continued employment.
• 50% travel required for first 3 months of employment. Travel expenses covered by Zipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in aircraft maintenance or similar technician role
• Experience in the use of procedure manuals, training materials, and operational procedures for sUAS operations
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with customers, resolving inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally to ensure a positive experience.

What Else You Need To Know

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech.

Voluntary Self‑Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Zipline ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.