Flight Operations Associate (Temporary, 6 months) at Pyka

Alameda, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, AviationIndustries

Requirements

Valid driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle records check with a clean driving background
Experience driving trailers
Organized, thorough, and rigorous when following checklists and instructions
2+ years of work experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 60 lbs
Ability to work flexible hours to support business needs, including overtime, weekend, and evening calls as needed
Comfortable working in a busy and rapidly changing environment — propensity to bring order to chaos

Responsibilities

Drive 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)
Follow safe operational processes to load and unload airplanes on trailers
Clean and maintain supplies, tools and equipment and storage areas
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work space
Communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organization using Slack, Asana, and email to address any test or flight-blocking issues
Opportunity to be cross-trained to help fill other roles and responsibilities
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle flight and testing
UAV maintenance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Flight OperationsFlight TestingAviation OperationsTest Site ManagementAutonomous Aircraft Operations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position and how long is it?

This is a full-time temporary role lasting 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle record check are required.

What does the flight operations team at Pyka look like?

The team is experienced and enthusiastic, supporting flight testing across many organizations at Pyka with varying roles and responsibilities.

What kind of candidate excels in this role?

Candidates with an unparalleled work ethic and an interest in starting a career in UAV operations would excel.

Pyka

Develops autonomous electric airplanes for agriculture

About Pyka

Pyka develops autonomous electric airplanes that can perform all flight operations without human intervention, including taxiing, takeoff, flight, and landing. These aircraft are particularly efficient, using less power than electric cars and featuring minimal moving parts, making them cost-effective for agricultural applications like crop spraying. Equipped with advanced sensors and software, Pyka's airplanes ensure precise flying close to the ground, reducing waste and increasing efficiency for large-scale farmers. The company's goal is to transform the agricultural aviation industry by providing safe, efficient, and affordable aerial solutions.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$92.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

FSA with employer matching

401k

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Free catered lunch & snacks

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems.

Regulatory challenges in defense applications may require stricter compliance.

Dependence on large clients like Heinen Brothers poses revenue risks.

Differentiation

Pyka develops fully autonomous electric aircraft for agriculture and cargo transport.

Their aircraft use less power than electric cars, enhancing cost-effectiveness.

Pyka's Pelican Spray is the largest FAA-authorized UAS for commercial crop spraying.

Upsides

Pyka secured $40M to accelerate aircraft development and commercialization.

Partnership with Sierra Nevada Corporation expands Pyka's defense market reach.

Entry into Brazil with SLC Agrícola showcases global demand for Pyka's technology.

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