Do you want to dive into the fast-growing industry of drones and get a rewarding experience in a dynamic start-up environment?

At Flyability, we believe that robots should be sent into hazardous places and dangerous situations instead of humans. To support our belief, we created Elios, the world’s first collision-tolerant flying robot that for the first time allows remote entry to complex and indoor spaces. With more than 120 employees, Flyability is the pioneer in the UAV indoor inspection industry. Joining Flyability is not just taking on a new job, it is seizing the opportunity to improve the life of millions of people and build the future of robotics.

To complete our creative and dynamic team in Denver, we are seeking a:

Drone Pilot & Trainer (100%)
Starting date: as soon as possible

Your role:

This role will be responsible for demonstrating Flyability’s technology across US, Canada, and Latin America across a number of industrial assets, working very closely with the Sales Team. Furthermore, you will be in charge of performing a number of training sessions - both in person and virtual ones - with clients, as well as providing technical assistance and repairs.

On a day-to-day basis, you will often be travelling to assist with demonstrations and perform Proof of Concepts in-asset on industrial sites. You will also be called to support our customers by providing technical expertise for their various inspection missions, as well as offer first-line support if needed. We are looking for someone with piloting expertise in drones, who is curious, independent and has proven field experience.

What you will own:

Fly the drone inside of industrial assets for demonstrations and Proof of Concepts on industrial sites for prospects and customers to demonstrate the value of the product
Provide customers and partners with assistance in mission planning and execution, and provide them with first-line support
Assist the sales team with complex piloting needs during events and during roadshows
Assist the successful onboarding of customers by walking them through the training process, and performing training when needed
Perform maintenance and piloting training for partners
Coordinate training sessions for customers with commercial partners
Assist with management of training and technical partnerships
Assist with management of our technical and training center in Denver
Manage training and technical partnerships
Assist with other tasks required by the team as needed

Your profile:

Proactivity, integrity, and the ability to work in an international team
Experience operating drones or robotic devices is required
Experience processing visual data and 3D models is required
Experience with Lidar scanning equipment and processing software (FARO; Leica, Bentley, CAD, Esri) is strongly preferred
Proven track-record in a customer facing role, providing support and expertise
Experience working on industrial sites is a plus (refineries, chemical plants, mines, etc.)
FAA Part 107 required
Familiarity with US & Canada drone regulations is required
English is required; Spanish is a plus
Ability to load, unload, set up equipment weighing 50-70 pounds
Ability to work on industrial sites, which may require climbing multiple flights of stairs, working at heights, or working in hazardous environments
Ability to work in the United States
Ability to travel internationally
Driver’s license is required

Travel:

Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time, with peaks of 100%, sometimes over the weekend

A company credit card will be provided for all business travel expenses

Flyability is a Swiss company that values independent thinking combined with a collaborative spirit. Every day, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas and contribute to solving problems. We all work together, and each voice is important to move forward.

Ready to join?

We know the confidence gap and impostor syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply—regardless of your experience or resume, we'd love to hear from you.

Flyability is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Flyability is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, family or parental status, or any other status protected by law. Flyability encourages applicants of all ages.

Benefits

Salary Range: $55’000 to $65’000
Generous employer contributions for health insurance
401k matching
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance paid for employee
15 days PTO + 9 federal holidays
Annual trip to Switzerland
Vision and supplemental life insurance available

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