Flight Test Operator Overnight (Contractor)

Company: Volt
Location: Esparto
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

Volt is immediately hiring for an Overnight Drone Flight Test Technician/Pilot/Operator located in Esparto CA

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.



Do you have excellent drone piloting skills, enjoy debugging drone hardware and software, and thrive on a collaborative, fast-paced team?



As a Drone Flight Test Technician/Pilot/Operator, you will:



This is a full-time role



Ideal candidate will have:

FAA Part 107 Certification
Strong aeronautical decision-making skills and familiarity with flight controller functions
2+ years' experience manually piloting quadcopter drones, professionally or independently
Great communication, documentation and organization skills
Experience managing multiple competing projects with limited resources
Problem solving initiative to tackle any challenge that comes your way
Interpersonal skills to leverage the strengths of a cross-disciplinary team
Great attitude despite often harsh winter working conditions
Flexible and willing to adjust to erratic schedules dictated by testing requirements and weather conditions
Must be able to work overnight shift

Nice to have technical skills:

Hands-on experience working in a Linux command line environment
Higher Education in UAS, Engineering or Aviation related discipline





Pay rate is $30-$40/hr plus 10% shift differential

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.



Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.





Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).



Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.



Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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