The Role
As a Flight Operator, you'll plan and execute flight tests, ensure FAA compliance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineering to improve operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Skyways, we are building a new form of air transportation—what some call the flying car. Backed by fresh funding and a major STRATFI contract from the U.S. Air Force, we’re uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of aviation innovation. Our fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) represent a breakthrough opportunity to move goods—and soon, people—in ways that are faster, safer, and more efficient than ever before. Unlike anyone else in the industry, our strategy blends rapid iteration with real-world deployment, and it’s already paying off.
Skyways is a fast-growing startup based in Austin, TX, supported by top Silicon Valley investors including Y Combinator. Though we’re early-stage, our vehicles are already in production and in the hands of paying commercial customers (see here and here). With robust financial backing and government partnerships accelerating our momentum, there’s never been a better time to join us and help build the future of transportation!
The Opportunity
As a Flight Operator on the Flight Team, you will be one of the people who make Skyways aircraft fly. You will plan and execute missions, run flight tests, troubleshoot in real time, and provide insights that shape our systems and procedures. Your work directly impacts the safety, reliability, and performance of our aircraft.
This is a hands-on, field-based role focused on real operations. You’ll work across the team to plan missions, test aircraft, and improve flight operations.
What You’ll Do:
- Plan, execute, and document flight tests and operational missions.
- Conduct preflight and postflight inspections and ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
- Operate aircraft safely and effectively in a variety of conditions and mission profiles.
- Support vehicle testing, system validation, and operational readiness reviews.
- Troubleshoot issues in the field and collaborate with engineering to drive improvements.
- Contribute to training materials, flight procedures, and operational best practices.
What You’ll Bring:
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
- Experience flying drones (non-DJI) for commercial purposes.
- Strong knowledge of airspace, flight safety, and regulations.
- Excellent situational awareness and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt quickly in dynamic, real world flight environments.
- Current FAA Third Class Medical or the ability to obtain one.
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Experience with large (>55 lb AUW) UAVs.
- Experience with ArduPilot or PX4 UAVs.
- FAA Part 61 certificate(s).
- Background in aviation or aerospace.
- Instructional experience in an aviation or other technical context.
- Technical skills in maintenance, troubleshooting, or data processing.
Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!
Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Top Skills
Ardupilot
Faa Regulations
Px4
Uavs
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The Company
What We Do
We are creating a new form of transportation to advance the future of our civilization.
Our story starts with fully autonomous, unmanned aerial vehicles with vertical take-off and landing capability and used for cargo transportation.
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