Visual Observer (Contract Opportunity)
Core
Visual Observer ensuring public and crew safety during drone launches, flights, and recoveries by detecting and mitigating airborne and ground hazards.
Role type
Visual Observer (Flight Operations)
Builds
Safe, repeatable autonomous aircraft operations for medical supply delivery
Domain
Logistics / Aviation / Healthcare supply chain
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
hazard detection, radio communication, safety rule enforcement, outdoor endurance, checklist execution, incident reporting
Preferred skills
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, UAS/aviation experience (via careerplan.io/jobs/7802193003-visual-observer-contract-opportunity-at-flyzipline)
Technologies
radio/hand signals, flight logs, safety barriers
Responsibilities
Maintain continuous unaided line-of-sight of aircraft and airspace; detect and call out non-cooperative air traffic, people, vehicles, wildlife, and surface hazards; monitor and report hazardous weather or environmental conditions; conduct pre-operational site checks and verify clear launch/recovery corridors; communicate real-time observations and coordinate with crew; complete incident reports, flight logs, and post-flight safety documentation; execute routine site setup and teardown tasks.
Seniority
Entry-level / Contract
