Flight Operator, Kenya

About Zipline 

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world's most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda's national blood delivery network and Ghana's COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.

Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.

About You and The Role   

As a member of Zipline's Flight Operations team in Chemelil, Kenya, you'll be responsible for ensuring that the delivery of medical products to health facilities is done in a safe and timely manner. This will involve working with a team of flight operators to conduct regular pre-flight inspections, launching, and recovery of the drones (aircraft). You'll be trained to conduct regular maintenance of the drones and other equipment at our site to support ongoing operations. You will be expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of our daily operations and processes to support the growth of our operations as we scale. 

What You'll Do 
Launch and Recovery: You will be responsible for the safe assembly of drones in preparation for 150+ flights, perform critical checks, communicate with Zipline controllers in readiness for flight, launch and disassemble drones on return to the Distribution Center.Maintenance of drones and ground equipment: You will be responsible for performing corrective and preventive maintenance: scheduled or unscheduled on Zipline's Aircraft and Ground Equipment. The maintenance includes but is not limited to Aircraft body maintenance, aircraft wing maintenance, etc.Troubleshooting: You will be required to follow troubleshooting guidelines for the drones and ground equipment and collaborate with locally-based and USA based engineering teams to troubleshoot and optimize issues. Projects: You may be involved in short-term and long-term projects that involve collaboration across functional teams in efforts to scale drone deliveries to 150+ and improve operational efficiency.What You'll Bring  
Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Aerospace EngineeringA certificate in radio telephony from the Kenya Civil Aviation AuthorityAn English proficiency certificate from the Kenya Civil Aviation AuthorityYou enjoy working in the field and are not afraid to get your hands dirtyAbility to stay focused, humble, and safety-conscious during 12 hour shiftsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and enjoy work that keeps you on your feetAbility to maintain focus during extended daily flight operationsComfortable troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues with complex, battery-operated machineryExtremely process & detail-orientedFull professional proficiency in spoken and written EnglishMust be eligible to work in Kenya
WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW  
Must be willing and able to work night/weekends on shiftsMust be willing and able to work for a period not more than 45 hours/week This is a full-time position based in Chemelil and will require relocation to Kisumu/Kisumu environsMust be willing to relocate to any of our distribution centers in KenyaWomen are encouraged to apply, as we believe a balanced team is critical for success

Once hired you will go through a rigorous training program with Zipline Academy to gain a deep understanding of our history, our mission, our impact, and our UAS systems. The program includes a thorough Flight Operations training that covers different parts of our system and our drone.

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.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position, please apply

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