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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

California, 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
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 focuses on enhancing aviation safety and accessibility with its product, Skyryse One, which uses SkyOS to simplify aircraft control. This system replaces traditional mechanical components with smart actuators, reducing potential failure points and making flights more reliable. Pilots can control the aircraft through a touchscreen interface, and in case of power failure, the system automatically initiates a safe landing maneuver. The company aims to lower general aviation fatalities and make flying more intuitive for private pilots and small aircraft operators.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$265.5M

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

48%

2 year growth

83%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Skyryse's expansion with a new facility in El Segundo indicates robust growth and operational scaling.
  • The public debut of Skyryse One at the 2024 EAA AirVenture showcases the company's commitment to transparency and market engagement.
  • High-profile hires like Peter Blades from Tesla highlight Skyryse's dedication to innovative design and user experience.

What critics are saying

  • The aviation industry is highly regulated, and delays in certification could impact Skyryse's market entry and revenue.
  • The complexity of integrating SkyOS with various aircraft models may pose technical challenges and slow down adoption.

What makes Skyryse unique

  • Skyryse's SkyOS system replaces complex mechanical components with smart actuators, significantly reducing potential failure points and enhancing safety.
  • The intuitive touchscreen control system of Skyryse One simplifies piloting, making it accessible even to less experienced pilots, unlike traditional aircraft controls.
  • Skyryse's fully automated autorotation feature is a groundbreaking safety innovation, setting it apart from competitors in the general aviation market.

Benefits

Flexible PTO plan

Valuable stock option plan

Great health plans

401(k)

Catered lunches

Commuter benefits