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Skyryse

Skyryse

51-200 employees

Simplifies aircraft control and enhances safety

Robotics & Automation
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$175k - $250kAnnually

+ Stock Options

Senior

Ventura, CA, USA

Category
Flight Dynamics
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Graduate of Navy Test Pilot School, Empire Test Pilot School, or equivalent high-level formal course, or possess 5+ years of direct flight-test experience
  • FAA Class II Medical
  • Team player with excellent communication skills
  • Graduate of a formal test pilot school (USAF TPS, USNTPS, NTPS, etc.)
  • Three years of test pilot experience on developmental flight test programs
  • 1000+ PIC total rotorcraft helicopter flight hours
  • Rotorcraft-Helicopter commercial pilot license
Responsibilities
  • Execute experimental flight tests in a rotorcraft helicopter
  • Coordinate with flight test engineers to develop test plans, test cards, and test procedures given requirements from the engineering team
  • Develop and maintain flight manuals, operations, checklists and procedures
  • Lead and/or participate in safety of flight and flight readiness review boards
  • Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures
  • Maintain flying currency and proficiency in multiple different aircraft types

Skyryse creates technology to improve safety and ease of flying. Their main product, Skyryse One, uses a system called SkyOS, which simplifies aircraft control with smart actuators and a touchscreen interface. This design reduces potential failure points and allows for automatic safety maneuvers in emergencies. The company aims to lower general aviation accidents and make piloting more accessible.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$251M

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

44%

2 year growth

95%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Skyryse's partnership with ACE expands SkyOS into the global Black Hawk market.
  • FAA certification advances Skyryse One towards production and market entry.
  • Skyryse's new facilities in California support growth and operational capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Potential FAA certification delays could hinder Skyryse One's commercialization timeline.
  • International regulations may challenge Skyryse's Black Hawk retrofitting partnership with ACE.
  • Reliance on touchscreen controls may face resistance from traditional pilots.

What makes Skyryse unique

  • Skyryse's FlightOS offers a universal interface for all general aviation aircraft.
  • Skyryse One replaces complex mechanical components with smart actuators for enhanced safety.
  • Skyryse's touchscreen controls simplify aircraft operation, reducing pilot fatigue and complexity.

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Benefits

Flexible PTO plan

Valuable stock option plan

Great health plans

401(k)

Catered lunches

Commuter benefits