Position Title / Department: UAS Operator (Pilot) / Flight Operations
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Reports to: Chief Pilot
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Company Description
PteroDynamics Inc. designs autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems that fly faster and go farther to reach remote locations without runways, even in harsh conditions. PteroDynamics’ Transwing® aircraft is unlike any other VTOL system, performing like a great fixed-wing aircraft with superb VTOL capabilities. Transwing aircraft unfold their wings to transition smoothly and quickly between vertical and horizontal flight, overcoming limitations inherent in traditional VTOL designs by combining the speed, range, and endurance of fixed-wing aircraft with superior VTOL performance in an efficient, highly automated platform. The Transwing is ideal for automating time-sensitive delivery of critical high-value payloads to hard-to-reach locations, including maritime logistics support, payload delivery to remote locations without airstrips, and reconnaissance and surveillance. Seeing is believing. Visit PteroDynamics.com for details and videos.
Position Summary
PteroDynamics is searching for an experienced UAS Operator to join our growing engineering team. The candidate will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and testing a growing fleet of Transwing aircraft in a fast-paced R&D environment. The position requires frequent travel to our flight operations site in Colorado.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Safely operate airborne, simulation, and ground support equipment in operational and test environments
Perform required inspections and operator-level maintenance of air vehicles and ground equipment
Assist in drafting and editing manuals, test procedures, and other documentation
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve system performance and reliability
Work independently with little or no supervision, individually or as part of a team
Travel frequently to flight operations site in Colorado and to customer locations
Travel to customer locations on short notice as required
Assist with standing up new flight operations sites
Train customers, collaborators, and internal operators
Assist with manufacturing, assembly, repair, integration, and ground test of air vehicles when not performing flight duties
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Documented group 2 or 3 UAS Pilot in Command (PIC) time
Able to obtain an FAA Class II Medical
5+ years experience in Aviation, Engineering, or related field
Strong computer skills
Displays flexibility and an aptitude for learning
Willing and able to work for extended periods in remote locations
Able to lift 50 pounds
US Citizenship/Permanent Resident Status
Highly Regarded Qualifications
Experimental VTOL UAV flight test experience
FAA Private/Commercial/Instrument/CFI/CFII or equivalent
Experience with software scripting and programming languages
Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Aerospace, or related field
R/C aircraft design, build and test experience
US DoD UAS operator and/or maintainer experience
Company Values
Framework for our Values:
People
Excellence
Accountability
Knowledge
People: We value relationships with our colleagues and customers while embracing and upholding the worth of every individual
Trust – we push down responsibility in decision making to the lowest level that makes sense, while maintaining accountability
Respect – we always maintain respect for ourselves and others
Communication – we encourage open communication and respect for all perspectives
Enjoyment – together, we create an environment that is fun and enjoyable
Excellence: We have a mindset of excellence at all times
Pursuit of Excellence – we are passionate about our work and strive for superior outcomes at all times
Incremental Approach to Success – We agree that bringing our best each day is important and that incremental improvement matters
Willingness to listen and learn – we believe success requires remaining humble, having an open mind, and listening to constructive input
Coaching – being a great teammate includes a willingness to be coached and taking the time to help others achieve excellence
Measuring Success – we measure our success not only by how much money we make but also by the satisfaction of our workforce and the value of the solutions we bring to the world
Accountability: We believe the foundation of trust is accountability
Collaboration – we recognize that our success depends on how well we work together
Personal Responsibility – we believe in holding ourselves accountable, starting with self-accountability, and including accountability to co-workers/teammates, and ultimately to our customers and our shareholders
Consistency – our happiness, productivity and ultimate success all require consistency from subordinates and managers alike
Professionalism – we believe that our attitude and approach to our work and how we handle ourselves are crucial and will be recognized by our peers and our customers
Courage – we do what is right and are not tempted to create shortcuts, avoid hard work, or do the wrong thing because it is easy or expeditious
Merit – hard work is recognized and rewarded
Knowledge: We believe that innovation and success depend on gaining, documenting and sharing knowledge
Knowledge Gain – we remain inquisitive and seek data and information to gain and build knowledge
Knowledge Sharing – we believe in the open sharing of information rather than having it exist in silos`
Knowledge Documentation – we believe that insights gained during the process of research and development and from feedback from customers and other stakeholders must be documented so that others may understand and build upon those insights
Customer Needs – we can only provide a superior solution if we truly understand the needs and requirements of our customers
Compensation
Salary range: $80,000-$1000,000 annually DOE
What We Offer
At PteroDynamics, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of aerial technology through creativity and innovation. The company offers a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a competitive salary, stock options, company-sponsored medical insurance, dental, vision, term life insurance with an AD&D rider, 401(k) plan with up to 3% matching by the company, long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, paid sick time, and a collaborative inclusive working environment in an exciting, growing startup company.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
PteroDynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. If you’re ready to join us in reshaping the future of UAVs, we encourage you to apply for this position and bring your unique technical brilliance to our team.
How to Apply
Submit resume to [email protected]
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