Flight Operator

About Zipline

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. 

Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.

Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.

We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.

About You and The Role

You are a disciplined, hands-on, and process-driven individual who remains calm under pressure and is passionate about cutting-edge technology that saves lives. As a Flight Operations Operator at Zipline in Nigeria, you will play a critical role on the front line of autonomous logistics ensuring that life-saving medical supplies are delivered to health facilities safely, reliably, and on time.

In this 2-year contract role, you will work directly with a team of flight operators to execute daily drone (Zip) assembly, pre-flight inspections, launches, and recoveries. Safety is your absolute top priority: you operate with zero compromise, proactively reporting potential risks, providing continuous operational feedback, and maintaining unwavering focus as we scale operations to 200+ daily deliveries.

What You'll Do  

• Launch & Recovery Operations: Safely assemble and disassemble drones post-recovery, execute critical pre-flight inspection checklists, and communicate seamlessly with Zipline controllers during launch readiness.
• Component Handling & Maintenance: Expertly handle, inspect, and maintain Zip components to ensure high operational readiness and longevity of equipment.
• Safety & Continuous Improvement: Enforce Zipline's zero-harm safety standards, proactively identify and report potential risks, and share operational feedback to refine protocols and improve safety.
• Team Collaboration: Work in close synchronization with flight operators and distribution center teams to scale delivery capacity and maintain smooth flight turnarounds.

What You'll Bring 

• Educational Background: OND or HND in Engineering, Computer Science/Technology, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Technical & Operational Aptitude: 0 to 2 years of experience in engineering or a hands-on technical environment, accompanied by strong computer literacy and critical thinking skills.
• Process Focus & Detail Orientation: High learning agility, extreme attention to detail, and the ability to maintain deep focus during extended daily flight operations.
• Physical & Operational Resilience: Ability to regularly lift objects up to 23 kg, maintain composure under high-pressure scenarios, and work flexible shifts, including night shifts and weekends.
• Communication & Values: Professional fluency in spoken and written English, coupled with a deep commitment to Zipline’s core values: Ownership, Transparency, Customer Obsession, Servant Leadership, and Continuous Improvement.

What Else You Need to Know   

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

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