sUAS Flight Operator (FTC), Durham

Wing is looking for a sUAS Flight Operator to join our Flight Operations team for a 36-month fixed term contract. In this role, you’ll help us operate multiple highly autonomous small uncrewed aircraft systems. You will be a line sUAS Flight Operator for Wing’s Part 135 commercial drone delivery service in the US op...

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Wing is looking for a sUAS Flight Operator to join our Flight Operations team for a 36-month fixed term contract. In this role, you’ll  help us operate multiple highly autonomous small uncrewed aircraft systems. You will be a line sUAS Flight Operator for Wing’s Part 135 commercial drone delivery service in the US operating out of our Dallas, TX or Durham, NC area operations center. Working with a team of technicians and field operators, you’ll operate the system while monitoring flight and system conditions. You will be expected to meet and maintain the qualification requirements to act as a sUAS Flight Operator for our commercial drone delivery service. The ideal candidate has a passion for aviation and the ongoing development of this new industry and has three or more years of experience in a safety critical industry/role such as aviation, energy, transportation, etc.
Qualify and function as a Part 135 sUAS Flight Operator for Wing’s highly autonomous drone delivery service on a regular basis
Work with the Flight Operations Manager to ensure daily operations are safely conducted
Communicate with other crewmembers to safely and effectively operate the system
Ensure daily Remote Operations Center’s technical and operational readiness
Maintain the high professional standards required for a drone Part 135 pilot-in-command

Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate
If applicable, Part 107 recurrent certificate: only the ALC-677 course is accepted
Current driver’s license and clean driving record within the last 36-months
3+ years experience with commercial or public UAS operations or university level education and training in civil aviation operations
Experience working with web-based monitoring and control systems
Experience with technical or engineering record keeping methods and tools
Ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English
Ability to work a rotating 7-day schedule within crew duty time limits, including weekends and holidays
Willingness to travel to complete initial and recurrent training
Ability to work independently and in teams while still maintaining rigorous attention to detail
Able to maintain attention to detail for extended periods in a monitoring role  
Must possess FAA First, Second or Third Class Medical Certificate, that has been issued within the previous 36 months, or obtain prior to start date
Willing to meet Pilot Records Database (PRD) consent requirements 

 
The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Salary Range
$100,000—$100,000 USD
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