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MightyFly

Test Pilot at MightyFly San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Stock option plan
Complementary in office meals and snacks
401k plan
Commuter Benefits

Job Description

MightyFly is a pioneering company based in San Francisco, CA, specializing in innovative aviation technology with a strong focus on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company's mission is to revolutionize how UAVs are designed, tested, and deployed to enhance logistics and other aviation-related applications. With a culture deeply rooted in aviation enthusiasm and aerospace innovation, MightyFly employs a team of dedicated professionals passionate about pushing the boundaries of what UAV technology can achieve. Led by a female CEO, the company prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where creativity, teamwork, and integrity guide every project and challenge... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Current Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
  • Experience flying large UAVs or VTOL aircraft (more than 55 pounds)
  • Part 107 Certificate
  • Proficient with computers and high tech hardware and software
  • Level of comfort with trailers, towing, and general automotive preventive and basic maintenance needs
  • A personal drive to build systems from the ground up
  • A strong interest for tackling and solving complex problems
  • Self-directed with the ability to work and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to plan and deliver on time
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leader and ability to work cross functionally

Job Qualifications

  • Current Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
  • Experience flying large UAVs or VTOL aircraft (more than 55 pounds)
  • Part 107 Certificate
  • Proficient with computers and high tech hardware and software
  • Ability to plan and deliver on time
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leader and ability to work cross functionally

Job Duties

  • Perform test flights from our ground station as the pilot in command of both BVLOS and VLOS flights
  • Perform flight test activities including mission flight test planning, flight briefings, and flight test safety reviews
  • Maintain/conduct pre- and post-flight inspection of the UAV
  • Manage the upkeep of our test site facility
  • Provide feedback to the software team by testing UI interfaces and running simulations of various real life conditions and simulated failures
  • Familiarize yourself with aircraft performance in the simulator
  • Work with the team to create the concept of operations and training manuals

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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