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 operations specialist to support the development and commercial deployments of its advanced autonomous aircraft. You will execute customer facing operations at different locations across Brazil and train and support our customers as they operate the aircraft. This is your opportunity to test, evaluate and deploy the aircraft of the future. This role is based in Brazil and you will be expected to support customer sites primarily in the state of Mato Grosso.
What they're looking for
- 1+ years of experience flying fixed wing UAVs / model aircraft or large multirotors
- Fluent in both English (preferred) and Portuguese (required) - must be able to lead training sessions, write technical documentation, and communicate clearly with internal teams and international customers
- Experience with ground control and mission planning software
- 1–5 years of experience working with and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
- Basic high voltage safety knowledge and comfortable working on 120 VDC, 20 ~ 30 kW systems
- Knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance, and manuals
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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