Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Are you ready to change the world? One Way Aerospace is at the forefront of a logistics revolution, using autonomous aircraft to deliver just-in-time, effective defense systems around the world. We are seeking a motivated and proactive Flight Operator and Controller (Pilot in Command) to join our team. The ideal candidate will 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct flight operations (ground and flight)
- Perform limited equipment troubleshooting
- Potentially conduct training/evaluation activities
Requirements
- FAA Commercial or Private Pilot Certificate
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- 1+ years working in the UAS space
- Must be able to travel 20% - 30%, as necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in a manned aviation organization
- Experience with flight instruction and/or flight standardization (manned or sUAS)
- Experience in the development of flight manuals, training materials, and operational procedures for sUAS operations
What to Expect
- WITHIN 1 MONTH: Receive elite UAS training that includes professional courses as well as an apprenticeship with the rest of the Flight Ops team to learn on the job.
- WITHIN 3 MONTHS: Become a certified Flight Ops professional – Being able to handle Pre-flight, Post-flight, Launching our UASs, and incident response alone, and have a thorough understanding of One Way Aerospace hardware.
- WITHIN 6 MONTHS: Become a qualified UAS Operations Instructor assisting with the delivery of classroom and ops training.
- WITHIN 12 MONTHS: Be looked to as a leader for the UAS Facility, fielding questions from your team and helping onboard new flight operations personnel coming on-board.
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in a high-energy, collaborative environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
About the Company
One Way Aerospace is committed to providing long-range, precision strike drones mass-produced in Ukraine. We value diversity and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in this field. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!
One Way Aerospace 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 sensibilities.