sUAS Flight Operator (FTC), Durham
Core
Operate highly autonomous small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) for commercial drone delivery services under Part 135 regulations.
Role type
sUAS Flight Operator (Part 135)
Builds
Last-mile drone delivery packages for businesses and homes
Domain
Logistics / Aviation / Drone Operations
Required skills
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate, FAA Medical Certificate (First/Second/Third Class), web-based monitoring systems, technical record keeping, safety-critical industry experience
Preferred skills
Part 107 recurrent certificate (ALC-677), university level education in civil aviation
Technologies
Web-based monitoring and control systems, Pilot Records Database (PRD)
Responsibilities
Qualify and function as a Part 135 sUAS Flight Operator, ensure daily Remote Operations Center readiness, communicate with crewmembers to operate the system safely, maintain high professional standards for pilot-in-command
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
