Flight Operations Associate, Temporary

Flight Operations AssociatePyka's goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we're taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes. Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries.What you work on at Pyka makes people's lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.Role OverviewPyka is looking for a Flight Operations Associate to join our experienced and enthusiastic 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 your roles and responsibilities can vary from one week to the next. Candidates with an unparalleled work ethic and an interest in starting a career in UAV operations would excel in this role.ResponsibilitiesDrive a truck and trailer between headquarters and test sites located throughout the Bay Area to deliver planes, tools, and equipment. Average driving time of 1-2 hours between test sites and headquartersFollow safe operational processes to load and unload airplanes on trailersClean and maintain supplies, tools and equipment and storage areasMaintain a safe, clean, and organized work spaceCommunicate effectively across multiple levels of the organization using Slack, Asana, and email to address any test or flight-blocking issuesOpportunity to be cross-trained to help fill other roles and responsibilitiesUnmanned Aerial Vehicle flight and testingUAV maintenanceRequired QualificationsValid driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle records check with a clean driving backgroundExperience driving trailersOrganized, thorough, and rigorous when following checklists and instructions2+ years of work experienceHigh School diploma or equivalentAbility to lift, push, pull and carry up to 60 lbsAbility to work flexible hours to support business needs, including overtime, weekend, and evening calls as neededComfortable working in a busy and rapidly changing environment — propensity to bring order to chaosPreferred QualificationsCommercial driver's licenseAssociate's DegreeInterest in learning how to fly UAS/experience flying UASLocated in Alameda CountyCompensation & Benefits$28-32/hour base pay. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay range is subject to change.Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k)Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leaveFree catered lunch and plenty of snacksExport Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.