Doordashusa
UAS Operations Specialist - Pilot
Concord, CA; Bay Point, CA. Posted a month ago
The role
You will serve as a commercial UAS Remote Pilot in Command supporting drone delivery under Part 135. You will also support Part 107 flight testing, developmental operations, and system validation.
What you will do
- Serve as a commercial UAS RPIC under the direction of Flight Operations leadership.
- Complete required initial ground and flight training and competency checks.
- Maintain pilot certificates, qualifications, currency, and medical eligibility.
- Conduct preflight planning, mission execution, and post-flight activities.
- Apply company manuals, SOPs, and FAA authorizations.
- Exercise aeronautical decision-making and risk management.
- Support Part 107 operations including developmental flight testing and validation.
- Work with flight test personnel to execute approved test plans and data collection.
- Provide feedback on aircraft behavior and system performance.
- Identify and document delivery zones and mission constraints.
Required qualifications
- Hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating.
- Maintain required Part 107 aeronautical knowledge currency.
- Meet additional pilot certification and eligibility requirements for Part 135 operation.
- Have relevant commercial UAS or aviation flight experience.
- Understand FAA regulations, airspace, weather, and risk management.
- Successfully complete required training and competency evaluations.
- Ability to operate in outdoor environments involving extended standing and varying weather.
Nice to have
- Qualified for Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, or Check Pilot assignments
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Wellness benefits
- Commuter benefits match
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 11 paid holidays
- Disability and basic life insurance
- Family-forming assistance
- Mental health program
Before you apply
- Must participate in the company's FAA/DOT drug and alcohol testing program.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
About the company
DoorDash is a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery. It is a rapidly growing company looking to expand from food delivery to all goods.