Flight Operations Instructor / Evaluator

About You and The Role

As a member of our flight operations training team, you will be qualified as both an instructor and evaluator (check pilot), supporting the training and development of our flight operations personnel. You will help develop our newest teammates into dedicated, detail-oriented operators, striving to be the best in the business. The flight operations training team at Zipline is looking for individuals with sound judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, and exceptionally high standards. Success will require a process-minded approach on every flight and training session, safety-oriented attitude, and flexibility. The ideal candidate for this role has a passion for helping others grow, and is willing to become an expert while remaining approachable and patient with each student’s learning style. What You'll Do Upon successful completion of our FAA-approved training program (3-4 weeks), you’ll receive a Zipline controller (RPIC) certification and join the flight crew to conduct live part 135 delivery operations for the first 3-6 months As a controller, you are the responsible person in charge for conducting commercial operations for all assigned aircraft arriving, departing, and aloft (includes preflight planning, pre-shift briefing, ongoing weather checks, airspace monitoring, etc.) Within 6-8 months, you will obtain flight ops instructor and evaluator (check pilot) qualifications where in addition to functioning as a controller you will regularly conduct initial and ongoing ground and flight training to include performing initial qualification and currency checks. This will follow a structured program and schedule.  Assist with the ongoing evolution of training materials and content  Other duties to support the continuous development of Zipline’s flight operations and training program (e.g. participate in operational validation events, program development, etc.) What You'll Bring FAA-issued P107 remote pilot certificate (RPC) 1+ years experience working in the UAS space 1+ years experience teaching, training, or evaluating a safety critical skillset A positive attitude, attention to detail, driven to solve problems, and support teammates throughout training and in the operational environment Ability to manage schedules, training, and other priorities during initial and recurrent training  Valid Driver’s license This role is classified by FAA as a Safety Sensitive opportunity, and is therefore subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing Must be able to travel up to 10% as necessary Must be eligible to work in the United States Must be willing to work some nights / weekends Preferred : crewed pilot experience What Else You Need to Know    Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.