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Austin, Texas, United States
Onsite
The Opportunity
As a Flight Operator on the Flight Team, you will be one of the people who make Skyways aircraft fly. You will plan and execute missions, run flight tests, troubleshoot in real time, and provide insights that shape our systems and procedures. Your work directly impacts the safety, reliability, and performance of our aircraft.
This is a hands-on, field-based role focused on real operations. You’ll work across the team to plan missions, test aircraft, and improve flight operations.
Plan, execute, and document flight tests and operational missions.
Conduct preflight and postflight inspections and ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
Operate aircraft safely and effectively in a variety of conditions and mission profiles.
Support vehicle testing, system validation, and operational readiness reviews.
Troubleshoot issues in the field and collaborate with engineering to drive improvements.
Contribute to training materials, flight procedures, and operational best practices.
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
Experience flying drones (non-DJI) for commercial purposes.
Strong knowledge of airspace, flight safety, and regulations.
Excellent situational awareness and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt quickly in dynamic, real world flight environments.
Current FAA Third Class Medical or the ability to obtain one.
Experience with large (>55 lb AUW) UAVs.
Experience with ArduPilot or PX4 UAVs.
FAA Part 61 certificate(s).
Background in aviation or aerospace.
Instructional experience in an aviation or other technical context.
Technical skills in maintenance, troubleshooting, or data processing.
In addition to base salary, offers include stock options, so you own part of what you build. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401k, and life insurance.
Relocation assistance is available for candidates moving to Austin.
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Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.
Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
