Fleet Commander (Remote Pilot In Command)

Fleet Commander (RPIC)

to join our Flight Operations team as we expand our operations at our newest Fleet Command facility in South San Francisco.

This position is based at our Fleet Command facility in South San Francisco, CA and will play a key role in the development and success of our rapidly growing operations in the United States.

commercial drone delivery service

In this role, the Fleet Commander is responsible for safely operating a large fleet of highly autonomous aircraft beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), all while maintaining tight adherence to established policies, procedures, and FAA-associated regulations.

Duties and responsibilities will continue to evolve as operations expand and new company goals emerge.  The following reflects the most current duties and responsibilities for the Fleet Commander position.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

Safely execute high volume commercial flights as the responsible person in charge for all uncrewed aircraft arriving, departing, and aloft (this includes preflight planning, pre-shift briefing, ongoing weather and system checks, airspace monitoring, etc.)

Ensure broader operational compliance with documented policies, procedures and regulatory permissions.

Ensure appropriate and timely response to operational downtime, fleet issues, and other abnormalities as observed.

Upon request, assist with audits and various aspects of operational oversight, including safety and compliance.