Backed by Accel, a16z and IVP.
About the role
Skydio is looking for a Data Collection Flight Test Operator to join our data collection and flight testing team. In this role you'll fly Skydio aircraft across a wide range of environments and scenarios, gathering the data that trains and validates our autonomy and AI systems.
What they're looking for
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate in good standing
- 100+ hours / 1+ years of experience operating small unmanned aircraft in real-world operational environments
- Strong situational awareness and a demonstrated commitment to safe flight practices
- Ability to follow structured test procedures precisely while adapting to changing field conditions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the discipline to document thoroughly in the field
- Valid U.S. driver's license and a driving record acceptable under Skydio's insurance requirements
More about this role
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders , soldiers in battlefield scenarios , and beyond .
Skydio is looking for a Data Collection Flight Test Operator to join our data collection and flight testing team. In this role you'll fly Skydio aircraft across a wide range of environments and scenarios, gathering the data that trains and validates our autonomy and AI systems.
This is a field role, and the travel is real: expect to be on the road roughly 90% of the time, at test ranges, customer sites, and unimproved field environments across the United States. You'll execute structured flight missions, capture sensor and telemetry data, and feed findings directly back to the engineering teams building the product.
If you want to spend most of your time flying in the real world rather than at a desk, this is that...
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