Flight Demo & Training Specialist (Multiple Levels)
About The Position
Pyka is seeking a Flight Demo Specialist to support the development and commercial deployments of its advanced autonomous cargo aircraft. This role involves coordinating demonstrations with defense partners, setting up missions to showcase the aircraft in new environments, and training and supporting customers in operating the cargo aircraft. This is an opportunity to test, evaluate, and deploy the aircraft of the future. Following a two-month initial training period in Dixon, CA, approximately 20% of the role will involve deployed work for demos, training, or flight testing. This is a multidisciplinary position requiring interaction with both internal and external organizations, making strong written and verbal communication skills essential. The specialist will be crucial in standardizing aircraft ground and flight operations, procedures, instructional techniques, and contributing to product evolution. While an engineering degree is not required, candidates must possess technical knowledge, ideally with experience in flight operations of manned aircraft or UAVs.
Requirements
- Technically knowledgeable
- Experience with flight operations with either manned aircraft or UAVs
- Written and verbal communication skills are critical
- Multidisciplinary role that interacts with internal and external organizations
Nice To Haves
- Experience flying fixed wing UAVs / model aircraft or large multirotors
- Experience with ground control and mission planning software
- Experience with mechanical and electrical systems, assembly, and troubleshooting
- Military experience–preferably familiarity with technology evaluation and procurement processes
- Knowledge of aircraft systems and manuals
- Independent and motivated, with an extremely strong work ethic; able to self-direct and manage time
- Extreme attention to detail and thoroughness
- Willingness to travel in foreign countries and spend several weeks working independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Part 61 pilot certificate is a plus
Responsibilities
- Coordinate demos and exercises with government and DoD groups, including airspace approvals, regulatory compliance, and logistics
- Travel to and participate in flight demos and training to support government and military customers
- Recommend new features, improvements, design changes, etc. to the design team
- Conduct diverse fleet maintenance activities, involving the aircraft itself, ground infrastructure, laptops, and batteries
- Assemble, prepare and fully test airframe airworthiness
- Serve as Pilot In Command or Ground Control Operator of experimental / developmental unmanned aircraft
- Lead and/or participate in ground and flight test events as Test Conductor or Test Crew member
- Manage complex logistics in support of flight operations
- Assist in business development of cargo aircraft, particularly with military customers
Benefits
- $107,000–$153,000 per year base salary
- Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
- FSA with employer matching
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
- Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
