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Flight Test Operator job at Opener in Palo Alto CA

Description, duties, responsibilities

Beyond Roads: The Future is Electric

Openers BlackFly heralds a new era of aviation.

The dream of futurists has always been a flying vehicle capable of efficiently moving passengers from A to B. Opener is realizing this dream in the worlds first ultralight all-electric fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle: BlackFly. BlackFly is a story of technical evolution and vision. Our vehicles are intended to liberate us from the restrictions of two-dimensional road travel by opening up a new world of unfeathered three-dimensional flight. People will go places they never thought possible.

Opener is an aviation company based in Palo Alto CA. Our team shares a vision of a revolutionary form of personal transportation. We build pioneering technology in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Were growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.

Responsibilities

• Keep aircraft fleet flight-ready
• Execute test plans with unmanned aircraft to test and optimize BlackFlys operational system and validate new hardware and software changes
• Assemble preflight and maintain aircraft and ground equipment at flight testing sites
• Become immersed in the design operation and maintenance of our aircraft
• Develop hands-on experience with aircraft subsystems
• Strategize with the team to coordinate logistics and validate aircraft
• Maintain aircraft airframe electronics and other components for operational
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs and upgrades
• Cooperate with the team as pilot-in-command (PIC) for Part 107 operations
• Suggest and/or implement design and process improvements
• Compile and document findings results of tests quality or safety concerns
• Conduct UAV flight testing with Flight Testing Team at test sites (you may do up to 25% travel surveying sites or training
• A flexible work schedule may be an option Ex: 10hrs -12 hrs/day for 4 days/week

• Demonstrated hands-on experience through past work training and/or personal projects
• Strong attention to detail and safety-oriented mindset
• Comfortable managing and manipulating data and documentation
• Able to write in a clear and concise manner

• Familiarity with electronics batteries motors sensors and composites used in UAVs
• Part 107 Certificate
• Private Pilots License a plus
• A&P Mechanic a plus
• Interest in RC planes quadcopters or aviation

• Thrive in a fast-moving stimulating and collaborative team environment
• Resourceful curious never satisfied with the status quo
• Strong work ethic organized detail-oriented and able to multitask
• Always thinking about how to increase efficiency and improve processes
• Proactive about solving problems and suggesting solutions
• Strong work ethic and detail-oriented
• Love for learning and being challenged

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