What are the responsibilities and job description for the FLIGHT OPERATIONS SUPPORT COORDINATOR position at Wing?
About Wing :
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. To do this, we must build a workforce that's representative of the global communities that we serve. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
Wing is looking for a Flight Operations Support Coordinator to join our Flight Operations team based in Charlotte, NC for a 36-month fixed-term contract . In this role, you will work with Wing Flight Operations Site Leads and Vendor Employee Team Leads to align staffing resource requirements with availability Your primary duty will be to assist Wing regional or national Flight Operations Support managers in Ground Support / Visual Observer scheduling for a group of Wing commercial drone delivery operating sites. You will also support onboarding of new vendor employees as crew members and help ensure crew equipment readiness at Wing operating sites. You will occasionally function as a crew member to support special requirements such as training, maintenance activities, or demonstrations. The ideal candidate has the ability to collaborate cross functionally within small teams, operates with a sense of urgency in safety sensitive environments, and has an innate passion for aviation and the ongoing development of this new industry.
What you'll do :
- Report to Wing Flight Operations Support Manager or Regional Site Lead as assigned and work from the Wing regional central base or local crew base
- Partner with Vendor Employee Team Leads to develop Ground Support and Visual Observer crew schedules for approval
- Obtain required compliance records for vendor staff for the Wing Flight Operations training team
- Identify initial and recurring training requirements for Vendor staff and coordinate with Wing Regional Lead and Wing Flight Operations training team to schedule trainings
- Support Wing maintenance activities at Wing nests or at Wing's central maintenance facility in CLT area
- Support short-notice movement of Wing equipment under 35 lbs between Wing locations in CLT area
- Obtain and maintain qualifications as Wing Ground Support Operator and Visual Observer to occasionally support as business needs
- Identify nest and crew equipment deficiencies and partner with Wing Flight Operations Regional Site Lead to obtain needed replacements
- Operate a Wing provided vehicle to move between Wing locations up to 2 hours (60 miles) per day
- Directly support Wing community affairs and government outreach efforts
What You'll Need :
The US base salary for this full-time position is the salary below bonus equity benefits. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary details during the hiring process.
Salary
99,000-$112,000 USD
Salary : $99,000 - $112,000
