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ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Test Pilot you will own building out the core functions of the flight test program. Specifically, you will prepare MightyFly’s experimental UAV aircraft for flight, conduct flight tests of the aircraft as the Pilot in Command, plan missions to support the flight test team, log flights, and provide debriefings to the team. As Test Pilot you are responsible for briefing crew members and maintaining flight safety. Other responsibilities include working with the team to prepare concepts of operations, coordinating activities with airport officials, conducting readiness assessment for future pilots, and support of our first pilot launch. At times there may also be opportunity to work with our engineering and build team providing input on design features and even helping to construct our airframe and subsystems.

For the majority of time, this position will be field work away from the office. Existing flight testing takes place at a small airport near Tracy, California with limited infrastructure. Demonstration tests will be conducted in other areas across the United States and you will be a key player in the logistics of those operations. Flight testing often requires early morning start times and work in challenging weather conditions but can be hugely satisfying and exciting.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to perform, analyze, and conduct ground testing
• Contribute in the build of the MightyFly aircraft
• Help launch our pilot program
• Help with FAA documentation
• Help maintain the aircraft

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

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WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

MightyFly is only able to sponsor TN visas and H1B visa transfers for this position at the present time.

Equal opportunity

MightyFly is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Diversity

MightyFly values diversity and welcomes applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in the tech industry. We are an international team led by a female CEO.

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