Field Flight Operations Technician – Travel-Heavy Missions

Urban Sky; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision and Dental

Unlimited / Flexible Vacation Policy

Job summary

Urban Sky is seeking a Flight Operations Technician to execute stratospheric balloon missions from prep to return, often far from HQ. The role demands travel nationwide and internationally, long days, irregular schedules, and a strong mission-first mindset.

Ideal candidates bring substantial field experience, independence, and the ability to adapt to austere environments. Valid license, passport, and safety competencies are required. Competitive benefits and stock options offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Must be located near Denver, CO.
• Willingness and eagerness to work with the DoW.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record and comfort operating full-size and heavy-duty pickup trucks for extended periods.
• Valid U.S. passport and comfort traveling internationally.
• Basic first-aid competency and an understanding of operating where emergency response or organizational support may be delayed.
• Technical aptitude, basic hand and power-tool proficiency, computer literacy, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to safely work outdoors for extended periods in varied terrain and weather and lift and handle mission equipment and compressed-gas cylinders up to approximately 50-80 pounds.
• Stock Options
• Medical, Vision and Dental
• Unlimited / Flexible Vacation Policy

Responsibilities

• Support the team wherever needed during mission execution; own tasks beyond a single assignment and focus on overall mission success.
• Plan, prepare, launch, track, recover, and close out stratospheric balloon missions with personal responsibility for mission success.
• Operate independently in remote, austere environments and in teams with limited organizational support.
• Exercise independent field judgment to assess terrain, weather, safety, and changing conditions and decide whether to continue, modify, relocate, delay or discontinue operations.
• PrepareBeyond the checklist by anticipating communications limitations, weather, fuel and equipment needs, access routes, and contingencies.
• Launch and recover flight systems with safe procedures and engineering direction; document all mission data and outcomes.
• Troubleshoot flight systems and logistics without relying on headquarters for every problem.
• Operate full-size and heavy-duty pickup trucks during long deployments and remote field operations.
• Represent Urban Sky professionally with customers, partners, law enforcement, landowners, and the public.
• Document mission activity clearly through reports, photos, videos, and system records.

Job description

Urban Sky is seeking a Flight Operations Technician to execute stratospheric balloon missions from prep to return, often far from HQ. The role demands travel nationwide and internationally, long days, irregular schedules, and a strong mission-first mindset.

Ideal candidates bring substantial field experience, independence, and the ability to adapt to austere environments. Valid license, passport, and safety competencies are required. Competitive benefits and stock options offered.