Flight Operations Associate – Autonomous Aerial Testing

Pyka; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyka is seeking a Flight Operations Associate to join our flight operations team for the next six months with the possibility of extension. In this full-time role, you will contribute to day-to-day flight test operations at our test sites across the Bay Area.

The flight operations team supports flight testing across many organizations at Pyka, so roles can vary week to week. A strong work ethic and an interest in starting a career in UAV operations are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Interest in starting a career in UAV operations.
• Strong work ethic and adaptability.
• Willingness to travel to Bay Area test sites.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day flight test operations at Bay Area sites.
• Assist with flight test planning, data collection and safety documentation.
• Adapt to varying roles across Pyka programs and teams.

Skills

Flight operations

UAV testing

Aviation safety

Test site operations

Job description

Pyka is seeking a Flight Operations Associate to join our flight operations team for the next six months with the possibility of extension. In this full-time role, you will contribute to day-to-day flight test operations at our test sites across the Bay Area.

The flight operations team supports flight testing across many organizations at Pyka, so roles can vary week to week. A strong work ethic and an interest in starting a career in UAV operations are highly valued.