Job Description Job Title: Flight Support Assistant Duration: 11 Months Location: Tolleson, AZ (Onsite)
Here at Client’s, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization. How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We recently announced we are preparing for Prime Air deliveries to customers and are excited for what’s to come. If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.
Prime Air is seeking an experienced Flight Support Assistant.
Up to 25% travel - If they do travel it will be up to 2 weeks at a time to one of the locations and then returning home. Travel will only be needed during the training period if anything, additional travel after that is not expected for the assignment.
Export Control License This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Client’s ’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.
Lifting: The ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds of equipment, including drones, batteries, and related gear, as part of daily operational tasks. Bending and Flexibility: The role may involve bending, squatting, and other physical movements to set up, maintain, or retrieve equipment and perform operational tasks. Standing: The candidate should be capable of standing for extended periods, particularly during drone setup, takeoff, and landing procedures.
Climbing Ladders: Depending on the specific operational requirements, the candidate may need to ascend and descend ladders or elevated platforms to access drones, perform maintenance, or conduct inspections.
Visual Acuity: Good visual acuity, including the ability to identify and respond to obstacles, hazards, or changes in flight conditions during drone operations.
As a company regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), we require all employees with safety sensitive duties to comply with FAA drug and alcohol testing regulations. This includes pre-employment drug testing, random drug and alcohol testing, and testing in the event of an accident or incident.
Must Hold a current and valid FAA Part 107 MUST HAVE BEFORE EMPLOYMENT
Reason for Request: • Flight Support Assistants needed for Launch of QAZ2
Business Group: • Prime Air – concentrate on Drone Delivery to get customer package within 1 hour • Operations team from receiving order, processing, getting package to flight line, launching and delivery.
Surrounding Team and Key Projects: • CS validation points prior to Launch and Launch of QAZ2 needed for Flagship Goal
Daily Schedule / OT Expectations: • Shifts can vary between FHN // BHN // dependent on time needs, weather, etc. Candidate will need to be flexible for timing as needed. • Possible OT as needed
Interaction with Team: • Will be part of the Flight crew • Working with operator in command to complete checklists safely
Typical Task Breakdown: • Prepare for the day’s operations • Work with aircraft and flight operations equipment • Work on operation to actually deliver package • Installing batteries, moving aircraft to/from flight line. • Working with operator in command to complete checklists safely • Creating SOP’s for Processes
What makes this role interesting / Selling Points: • Building something new with Client’s and drones
Desired Leadership Principles: • Learn and Be Curious • Ownership
Degrees / Certs and/or Experience Required: • Hold a current and valid FAA Part 107 MUST HAVE BEFORE EMPLOYMENT • FAA Certificate for small unmanned aircraft operations- https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators
• 2+ years of work experience or a completed Associates degree (non specific) • Able to lift equipment and carry out physical activity with or without reasonable accommodation (45 lbs) • Able to work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required • Drone or Aviation experience is desired, but not a requirement. • Up to 25% travel - If they do travel it will be up to 2 weeks at a time to one of the locations and then returning home
Preferred Qualifications: • Interest in aviation • Ability to work independently • Strong decision-making skills • Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
Performance Indicators: • Minimal number of mistakes • Identifying and creating new processes
Must Haves: Communication up and down Problem-Solving
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $25.00/hr.
