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Flight Operations Specialist (Contract, Brazil)

4 weeks ago
Brazil
Contract
Junior
Operations Specialist
Project and Program Management
Git Linux
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Pyka

Pyka

Pyka revolutionizes aviation with autonomous electric aircraft for industries, starting with agriculture, for safer, targeted, and eco-friendly transportation.

Aerospace & Defense
11-50
Founded 2017
$14M raised
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Description

  • Work alongside deployed flight test engineers to support flight testing, customer training, and product support.
  • Execute customer-facing operations at sites across Brazil, primarily in Mato Grosso.
  • Maintain continuous operations at customer sites by identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving issues with remote support from engineering teams.
  • Provide detailed technical feedback to operations and engineering teams to improve the product for customer deployment.
  • Fly and test new hardware and software features.
  • Conduct fleet site maintenance activities for both the aircraft and ground infrastructure.
  • Serve as Pilot in Command or Ground Control Operator of experimental or developmental unmanned aircraft.
  • Recommend feature, design, and product improvements 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 both English and Portuguese.
  • Ability 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 comfort working on 120 VDC, 20–30 kW systems.
  • Knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance, and manuals.
  • Independent, motivated, self-directed, and able to manage time effectively.
  • Extreme thoroughness and strong attention to detail.
  • Willingness to work in Mato Grosso and spend several weeks working independently.
  • Familiarity with Linux, command-line usage, and Git.

Benefits

  • 12-month contract with a possibility of renewal.
  • Remote work with customer site support across Brazil, primarily in Mato Grosso.
  • Opportunity to work on advanced autonomous electric aircraft in real-world deployments.
  • Exposure to flight testing, customer training, and product development.
  • Work on technology subject to export control compliance requirements.

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