Visual Observer Dallas

Required: Must be 18+ and able to pass background and pre‐employment drug/alcohol screening and ongoing random testing.

Required: Availability for assigned day, night, and weekend shifts at the Dallas site; both part-time and full-time schedules considered. Contract length ~3–6 months as-stated by the hiring manager.

Required: Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods in varying weather (heat, rain, wind); able to stand and visually scan for entire shifts and perform repetitive, safety‐critical tasks.

Required: Clear, calm radio and face‐to‐face communication under operational stress; English fluency for safety‐critical exchanges.

Required: Ability to enforce safety rules with the public and crew and to make decisive hazard calls during operations.

Preferred: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or prior UAS/aviation experience; candidates without Part 107 will complete Zipline’s training and competency checks as required for the role.

Working constraints: On‐site work at Austin launch/recovery sites with occasional schedule changes due to weather or flight demand; reliable local transport to assigned sites during shift windows.

Measurable success outcomes: timely and accurate hazard detection and reporting, zero preventable airspace incursions during assigned shifts, 100% completion of required checklists and incident documentation, and consistent shift attendance and readiness.

The starting pay for this role is $22/ hour.

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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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