Flight Test Operator

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Execute continuous operations at Pyka’s test sites by identifying and troubleshooting issues, with the remote help of Pyka’s engineering teams
• Conduct reliability test campaigns with Pyka’s autonomous aircraft and ground support infrastructure
• Provide detailed technical feedback to operations and engineering teams to improve Pyka’s product for customer deployment
• Fly and test new hardware and software features
• Conduct diverse fleet site maintenance activities, involving the aircraft itself and ground infrastructure
• Serve as Pilot In Command or Ground Control Operator of experimental / developmental unmanned aircraft
• Option to deploy customer test sites to support Agricultural and Cargo Operations

Job requirements

• 1-3 years of experience flying fixed wing UAVs / model aircraft or large multirotors
• Experience with ground control and mission planning software
• 1–5 years of experience working with and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
• Basic high voltage safety knowledge and comfortable working on 120 VDC, 20 ~ 30 kW systems
• Knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance, and manuals
• Independent and motivated, able to self-direct and manage time
• Extreme thoroughness and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills