sUAS Flight Operator (FTC), Durham

About the Role: 

Wing is looking for a sUAS Flight Operator to join our Flight Operations team for a 36-month fixed term contract. This role is based Onsite in Durham, NC. In this role, you’ll help us operate multiple highly autonomous small uncrewed aircraft systems. You will be a line sUAS Flight Operator for Wing’s Part 135 commercial drone delivery service in the US operating out of our area operations center. Working with a team of technicians and field operators, you’ll operate the system while monitoring flight and system conditions. You will be expected to meet and maintain the qualification requirements to act as a sUAS Flight Operator for our commercial drone delivery service. The ideal candidate has a passion for aviation and the ongoing development of this new industry and has three or more years of experience in a safety critical industry/role such as aviation, energy, transportation, etc.

This position is subject to Wing’s Drug and Alcohol testing policy in accordance with Wing’s procedures and DOT/ FAA regulatory requirements. Wing is a Zero Tolerance Drug Free Workplace. All prospective employees in FAA/DOT-regulated roles are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Any applicant applying to a FAA/DOT regulated role who has previously tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Wing.

What You’ll Do:

• Report to the Chief Pilot or Assistant Chief Pilot
• Qualify and function as a Part 135 sUAS Flight Operator for Wing’s highly autonomous drone delivery service on a regular basis
• Work with the Flight Operations Manager to ensure daily operations are safely conducted
• Communicate with other crewmembers to safely and effectively operate the system
• Ensure daily Remote Operations Center’s technical and operational readiness
• Maintain the high professional standards required for a drone Part 135 pilot-in-command

What You'll Need: 

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate
• Current driver’s license and clean driving record within the last 36-months
• 3+ years experience with commercial or public UAS operations or university level education and training in civil aviation operations
• Experience working with web-based monitoring and control systems
• Experience with technical or engineering record keeping methods and tools
• Ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English
• Ability to work a rotating 7-day schedule within crew duty time limits, including weekends and holidays
• Willingness to travel to complete initial and recurrent training
• Ability to work independently and in teams while still maintaining rigorous attention to detail
• Able to maintain attention to detail for extended periods in a monitoring role  
• Must possess FAA First, Second or Third Class Medical Certificate or obtain prior to start date
• Willing to meet Pilot Records Database (PRD) consent requirements