UAS Operations Specialist - Pilot

DoorDash · 631 Autonomy Operations

Pay: $28.40–$41.80/hr
Where: Concord, CA; Bay Point, CA
Posted: 4 days ago

As a UAS Operations Specialist, you’ll join Flight Operations as a pilot supporting commercial drone delivery under Part 135. All hires complete the company’s FAA approved training, aircraft qualification, and checking requirements before serving as Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) and maintain required recurrent training, currency, and proficiency.

Qualified pilots may be selected as a Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, or Check Pilot based on experience, demonstrated proficiency, and program needs. These assignments require additional qualification, evaluation, company designation, and FAA approval where required.

You’ll also support Part 107 flight testing, developmental operations, and system validation as assigned, working alongside Flight Test and cross-functional teams within applicable FAA authorizations, operating limitations, and established safety controls.

What you'd do

Operate UAS in a commercial Part 135 delivery operation with defined pilot responsibilities and operational standards.
Develop through a structured pilot training, qualification, checking, and standardization program.
Apply aviation fundamentals across commercial operations and Part 107 flight testing.
Work alongside flight test personnel and technical teams to evaluate aircraft systems, procedures, and future capabilities.
Be considered for instructor or check-pilot responsibilities as you meet applicable qualifications and the needs of the program.
Contribute directly to safe, scalable, and repeatable drone delivery operations.

What you get

For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for…