Flight Operations Specialist (Contract) at Pyka

Pyka is seeking a Flight Operations Specialist to contribute to the advancement and commercial implementation of its cutting-edge autonomous aircraft. The candidate will be responsible for executing customer-facing operations across various locations in Brazil, providing training and support to customers in aircraft operation.

Based in Brazil, the role primarily involves supporting customer sites in Mato Grosso. It requires strong written and verbal communication skills due to its multidisciplinary nature, interacting with both internal and external entities. The specialist will play a crucial role in standardizing aircraft ground and flight operations, instructional methods, and influencing product evolution. This is a 6 month contract with a possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside Pyka Deployed Flight Test Engineers to support flight testing, customer training and product support
• Guarantee continuous operations at customer sites
• Provide detailed technical feedback to operations and engineering teams
• Fly and test new hardware and software features
• Conduct diverse fleet site maintenance activities
• Serve as Pilot In Command or Ground Control Operator of experimental / developmental unmanned aircraft
• Recommend new features, improvements, design changes, etc. to the design team
• Participate in ground and flight test events
• Manage complex logistics in support of flight operations

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience flying fixed wing UAVs / model aircraft or large multirotors
• Fluent in English and Portuguese (Required)
• 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
• Independent and motivated, able to self-direct and manage time
• Extreme thoroughness and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work in Mato Grosso and spend several weeks working independently
• Familiarity with linux, command line usage, git