Skyways
logistics
SeniorFlightOperator
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“Senior Flight Operator at Skyways. Skills: Flight Operations, Aircraft Operation, Troubleshooting. Plan, execute, and document flight tests. Conduct preflight and postflight inspections”
What You'll Achieve.
shape our systems and procedures; impacts the safety, reliability, and performance of our aircraft
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot issues in the field
field-based role, hands-on role
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, Experience flying drones (non-DJI) for commercial purposes, knowledge of airspace, flight safety, and regulations, Excellent situational awareness and attention to detail, Ability to adapt quickly in dynamic, real world flight environments, Current FAA Third Class Medical or the ability to obtain one
Nice to Have
Experience with large (>55 lb AUW) UAVs, Experience with ArduPilot or PX4 UAVs, FAA Part 61 certificate(s), Background in aviation or aerospace, Instructional experience in an aviation or other technical context, Technical skills in maintenance, troubleshooting, or data processing
What You'll Do.
and document flight tests
Conduct preflight and postflight inspections
Ensure compliance with FAA regulations
Operate aircraft safely and effectively
Support vehicle testing
Support system validation
Support operational readiness reviews
Troubleshoot issues in the field
Contribute to training materials
Contribute to flight procedures
Contribute to operational best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate with engineering to drive improvements; work across the team to plan missions; work across the team to test aircraft; work across the team to improve flight operations
Full Job Description
## Description Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations. Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure. Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets. Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is building the future of autonomous logistics aviation from Austin, Texas. The Opportunity As a Flight Operator on the Flight Team, you will be one of the people who make Skyways aircraft fly. You will plan and execute missions, run flight tests, troubleshoot in real time, and provide insights that shape our systems and procedures. Your work directly impacts the safety, reliability, and performance of our aircraft. This is a hands-on, field-based role focused on real operations. You’ll work across the team to plan missions, test aircraft, and improve flight operations. ## What You’ll Do Plan, execute, and document flight tests and operational missions. Conduct preflight and postflight inspections and ensure compliance with FAA regulations. Operate aircraft safely and effectively in a variety of conditions and mission profiles. Support vehicle testing, system validation, and operational readiness reviews. Troubleshoot issues in the field and collaborate with engineering to drive improvements. Contribute to training materials, flight procedures, and operational b
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