Flight Operations Associate, Temporary
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 13, 2026. Pyka scores B on the Alion truth index.
Role Overview
Pyka is looking for a Flight Operations Associate to join our experienced and enthusiastic flight operations team for the next six months with the possibility of extension. In this full time role, you will contribute to day-to-day flight test operations at our test sites across the Bay Area.
The flight operations team supports flight testing across many organizations at Pyka so your roles and responsibilities can vary from one week to the next. Candidates with an unparalleled work ethic and an interest in starting a career in UAV operations would excel in this role.
Responsibilities
Drive a truck and trailer between headquarters and test sites located throughout the Bay Area to deliver planes, tools, and equipment. Average driving time of 1-2 hours between test sites and headquarters
Follow safe operational processes to load and unload airplanes on trailers
Clean and maintain supplies, tools and equipment and storage areas
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work space
Communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organization using Slack, Asana, and email to address any test or flight-blocking issues
Opportunity to be cross-trained to help fill other roles and responsibilities
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle flight and testing
UAV maintenance
Required Qualifications
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle records check with a clean driving background
Experience driving trailers
Organized, thorough, and rigorous when following checklists and instructions
2+ years of work experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 60 lbs
Ability to work flexible hours to support business needs, including overtime, weekend, and evening calls as needed
Comfortable working in a busy and rapidly changing environment - propensity to bring order to chaos
Preferred Qualifications
- Commercial driver’s license
Associate's Degree
Interest in learning how to fly UAS/experience flying UAS
Located in Alameda County
Compensation & Benefits
- $28-32/hour base pay. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay range is subject to change.
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k)
Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks