Vacancy: Flight Operator

Job Description

• Launch and Recovery: You will be responsible for the safe assembly of drones in preparation for 150+ flights, perform critical checks, communicate with Zipline controllers in readiness for flight, launch and disassemble drones on return to the Distribution Center.


• Maintenance of drones and ground equipment: You will be responsible for performing corrective and preventive maintenance: scheduled or unscheduled on Zipline’s Aircraft and Ground Equipment. The maintenance includes but is not limited to Aircraft body maintenance, aircraft wing maintenance, etc.


• Troubleshooting: You will be required to follow troubleshooting guidelines for the drones and ground equipment and collaborate with locally-based and USA based engineering teams to troubleshoot and optimize issues. 


• Projects: You may be involved in short-term and long-term projects that involve collaboration across functional teams in efforts to scale drone deliveries to 150+ and improve operational efficiency.

Required Skills or Experience

• Diploma or Degree  in Mechanical/Electrical /Electronics/ Aerospace Engineering


• Technical Hands-on experience of 1-3 years in an industrial, manufacturing or powerplant would be a plus 


• Internship completed would also be considered


• You enjoy working in the field and are not afraid to get your hands dirty


• Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 2O kg of weight over a 12-hour shift


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and enjoy work that keeps you on your feet


• Ability to maintain focus during extended daily flight operations


• Comfortable troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues with complex, battery-operated machinery


• Extremely process & detail-oriented


• Full Professional Proficiency in spoken and written English


• Must be eligible to work in Ghana