We are harnessing automation and electrification to make aviation safer, cleaner, and more cost-effective than ever before. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
Pyka is looking for a Flight Demo Specialist to support the development and commercial deployments of its advanced autonomous cargo aircraft. You will be responsible for coordinating demos with defense partners, setting up missions to showcase the aircraft in new environments, and training and supporting our customers as they operate our cargo aircraft. This is your opportunity to test, evaluate and deploy the aircraft of the future.
What they're looking for
- 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
More about this role
Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.
To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.
Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services...
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