Founding Drone Pilot

Job overview

The Founding Drone Pilot role is onsite at Valkyrie UAS’s Lubbock, TX hub. Compensation is not specified. The pilot supports scheduled medical delivery routes between hospitals and pharmacies serving rural communities. The pilot operates delivery missions and helps establish the procedures, routes, and standards for a growing operation. Safe flight planning and careful handling of medical cargo support delivery of pharmaceuticals, blood products, and medical supplies to communities with limited access.

What you'll do

• Serve as Remote Pilot in Command on scheduled missions, including beyond-visual-line-of-sight routes
• plan missions and assess risk, airspace, and weather
• monitor aircraft and execute contingency procedures
• manage airspace authorizations
• perform and document inspections
• handle temperature-sensitive medical cargo using chain-of-custody procedures
• maintain flight logs
• and write procedures and help train future pilots.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

founding drone pilot

full-time

lubbock tx

medical delivery

remote pilot in command

faa part 107

beyond visual line of sight

uas

flight operations

medical cargo

variable shifts

weekend availability

on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, at least three years of commercial or military UAS flying experience, and availability for variable shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and on-call.

About the employer

Valkyrie UAS is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. Sector: 48.