About Zipline
Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S.
homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.
About You and The Role
Are you experienced at building and managing high performing, high tempo operations and teams, but still enjoy getting your hands dirty? Are you energized by the prospect of building and growing a commercial maintenance operation in the emerging UAS industry? Do you have the flexibility and judgment to overcome unique challenges in a start-up environment while ensuring the highest levels of safety and compliance are achieved? If this sounds like fun, then read on!We are looking for a thoughtful leader who will actively participate in and take ownership of maintenance Hub facility operational performance.
This leader will hire, coach and support the maintenance team at one of Zipline’s newest launch metros. This leader will ensure the team operates in a manner that aligns with Zipline procedures and is compliant with FAA regulations. This role will work with the broader organization to ensure the team has the training, tools, materials, facilities, and procedures to conduct maintenance in a safe and efficient manner. You will utilize your expertise to continually improve the safety, operational excellence and efficiency of Zipline’s maintenance program, including participation in Zipline’s maintenance safety programs such as the Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) and Safety Management System (SMS).
What You'll Do
- You will ensure the highest level of safety and operational excellence in ensuring the operations at the site remain up to date with the procedures and regulatory advances.
- You take ownership of the Hub, and pride in that ownership.
- You direct how the maintenance facility is set up, and direct changes when needed.
- You drive the pace and tempo of the operation; Zipline pace and tempo are decisive, deliberate, focused and efficient - not rushed or chaotic. You set the pace and when necessary, provide motivation to improve it.
- You work closely with your local management team to create a cohesive, healthy and energetic culture.
- You hire and develop a team of highly motivated UAS maintenance technicians and support staff.
- You are responsible for supervision of UAS maintenance technicians at the site.
- You use good judgment to recognize hazards and take immediate action to mitigate them.
- You will ensure the facilities, materials, and tools used for maintenance are in good order and adequate to allow the team to conduct their work in a safe and effective manner.
- You are responsible for record keeping at the site.
- You are responsible for collaborating with the Director of Maintenance and the CASS Board to implement changes in the interest of safety and compliance in Zipline operations.
- You analyze the performance of the maintenance operation and take proactive steps to ensure the team is working in a safe, effective, and scalable manner.
- You investigate events at the direction of the CASS Board.
- You represent Zipline when local media, officials or other dignitaries are present.
What You'll Bring
- You have an eye for detail and hold yourself and your teams to high standards while earning trust and respect.
- You enjoy hiring and developing high performance teams and can lead the assignment of technician staffing across time and location to support a dynamic, seven day/week operation.
- You communicate effectively (verbally and in writing).
- You enjoy building and maintaining strong relationships with internal business teams and external stakeholders, including civil aviation authorities.
- You have the proven ability to learn quickly; including success working with complex systems that require understanding of deployed hardware and software.
- You have the mental agility, grit, resourcefulness, and resilience to thrive in a novel, uncertain, and evolving business and regulatory environment.
- You have experience working in a supervisory capacity at a Part 121 or Part 135 air carrier overseeing maintenance operations or other relevant maintenance and repair operations (MRO).
- You have experience in MRO oversight & strategy, including implementation and ongoing oversight of contract maintenance.
- You have a background in electronics, electrical controls, network setup maintenance, aviation, space and/or other high-consequence industries.
- You have understanding and respect for federal regulation and are comfortable working in a highly regulated environment.
- You are eligible to receive a Federal Aviation Administration Repairman Certification. This means:
- You are capable of passing Zipline Technical Training and the Federal Aviation Administration evaluation for the Repairman Certification interview.
- You’ve not been convicted of any crime related to aviation or aviation services
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Must be currently local or willing to relocate to Dallas, TX and expect meaningful travel outside of the Dallas area in the first six months (within US).
- Must be able to pass a background and pre-employment drug and alcohol test and understand you will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing after initial employment.
What Else You Need to Know
Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.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!
