Flight Operations Specialist (Contract) at Pyka

Mato Grosso, Paraiba, Brazil

Pyka Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aviation, Agriculture, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work alongside Pyka Deployed Flight Test Engineers
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to provide detailed technical feedback

Responsibilities

  • Support flight testing and customer training
  • Ensure continuous operations at customer sites by identifying, troubleshooting, and fixing issues, with remote support from Pyka’s engineering teams
  • Provide detailed technical feedback to operations and engineering teams to improve the product for customer deployment
  • Fly and te

Skills

Flight Operations
Troubleshooting
Problem-Solving
Customer Training
Flight Testing
Technical Communication
Aviation Operations

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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