Flight Test Operator – SkillBridge

Job overview

The Flight Test Operator – SkillBridge role is an onsite internship at a Zipline test site; the listing is for Amarillo, TX. Compensation is not specified. Zipline operates an autonomous drone delivery system that transports critical supplies, including medical products, food, and retail goods. The operator executes flight test campaigns and validates aircraft, software, and field procedures so prototypes can progress toward reliable, release-ready operations. The role coordinates with engineering, software, safety, manufacturing, and field operations to identify issues, assess performance, and reduce deployment risk. This opportunity is limited to active-duty U.S. service members eligible for the DoW SkillBridge program.

What you'll do

• Execute daily flight test campaigns
• act as Remote Pilot in Command for autonomous aircraft
• conduct mission profiles, feature tests, and fault-injection tests
• validate ground and flight procedures
• troubleshoot and repair software and hardware issues onsite
• analyze and report test results
• escalate anomalies
• manage flight-test risks, briefings, debriefings, and SOP improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

flight test operator

skillbridge

amarillo tx

zipline

drone flight testing

remote pilot in command

faa part 107

autonomous aircraft

flight safety

prototype testing

active-duty military eligibility

weekend work

night shifts

onsite field work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Structured instruction and on-the-job training through a 3–4 month SkillBridge internship
• housing is not provided.

Why this role

SkillBridge internship lasting 3–4 months; only open to eligible active-duty U.S. military service members; FAA Part 107 certification required at joining; weekend and night shifts expected; occasional regional travel between test sites may be required; housing is not provided.

About the employer

Zipline is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Airport Operations. Sector: 48.