Field Operations Coordinator

Zipline; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is hiring a Ranger Support Coordinator to lead field operations in the Dallas area. This onsite role manages a growing team of Field Support Technicians responsible for maintaining Zipline’s Zipping Points and delivering rapid customer service.

You will ensure safe, reliable operations, build staffing plans, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvements with internal teams. Local travel is required; lifting up to 50 lbs and a valid license are needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in field operations or related technical role.
• Experience leading or managing teams.
• Mechanical aptitude to support field systems and maintenance.
• Ability to make real-time decisions in a fast-changing field.
• Strong communication and customer-first mindset.
• Must reside in or near Dallas and travel locally.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of Field Support Technicians across multiple regions. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Own daily site readiness, including equipment functionality, inspections, preventive maintenance, cleanliness, organization, and adherence to Zipline standards.
• Build schedules and staffing plans to maintain site coverage while balancing labor with demand.
• Troubleshoot field operational and technical issues and coordinate handoffs with Flight Ops and internal teams.
• Track service levels and field data to identify reliability gaps and maintenance risks.
• Implement process improvements to increase maintenance completion and site reliability.
• Maintain relationships with site partners and resolve issues affecting daily operations.

Skills

Field Operations

Team Leadership

Maintenance & Inspections

Safety & Compliance

Customer Service

Onsite Collaboration

Logistics Coordination

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

The Zipline Operations team is looking for a Ranger Support coordinator to lead and scale our field support operations across theDallas metro area. In this role, you will manage a growing team of Field Support Technicians responsible for maintaining and supporting our Zipping Points—partner pickup locations where goods are loaded into Zipline aircraft and delivered to customers in minutes.

You are a motivated and experienced leader who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and is excited to roll up your sleeves. You will be responsible for ensuring our Zipping Points operate safely, reliably, and efficiently, while delivering a world-class experience to our partners and customers. This role combines hands‑on field leadership with operational ownership, team development, and continuous improvement.

This is an onsite role. Candidates must reside in the greater Dallas area and be willing to travel throughout the metroplex as needed.

What You'll Do

• Lead a high-performing team of Field Support Technicians across multiple regions. Set your team up for success by fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Own daily site readiness, including equipment functionality, required inspections, preventive maintenance, cleanliness, organization, and adherence to Zipline operating standards.
• Build schedules and staffing plans that maintain consistent site coverage while balancing labor needs with changing operational demand.
• Troubleshoot field operational and technical issues, make real-time decisions, and coordinate clear handoffs with Flight Operations, Customer Operations, and internal teams.
• Track service levels and field performance data to identify reliability gaps, maintenance risks, and opportunities to improve site performance.
• Implement process improvements that increase preventive-maintenance completion, technician productivity, service reliability, and the experience of on‑site partners.
• Maintain relationships with site partners, gather feedback, and resolve issues affecting daily site operations.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of experience in field operations, service, maintenance, logistics, or a related technical environment.
• Experience leading or managing teams, including coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Technical or mechanical aptitude to understand and support field‑based systems, equipment, inspections, and maintenance work.
• Sound judgment and comfort making real‑time decisions in a fast‑changing field environment.
• Clear communication skills and a customer‑first approach when working with technicians, internal teams, and on‑site partners.
• Ability to work onsite, reside in the greater Dallas area, and travel frequently throughout the metro area.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.

What Else You Need To Know

This is a 6 month contract‑to‑hire role.

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.

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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.