UAS Test Pilot

Who is Flock?

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale - including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies - to shape a safer future together. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone.

Our holistic public safety platform is comprehensive and intelligent, providing the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses and entire cities. Without compromising transparency or privacy, we are turning unbiased data into objective answers.

Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded. 

We have raised over $380M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $5.5B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years.

The Opportunity

Flock Safety is seeking an experienced and passionate UAS Pilot to join our team dedicated to advancing Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in testing hardware, piloting drones, supporting logistics, and conducting research and development to enhance our DFR capabilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology that saves lives and improves public safety.

This position is an on-site position in our facilities and will require up to 35% domestic travel.  The UAS Test Pilot will be an individual contributor responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our drone systems, and providing critical insights and improvements for our technology.

• Drone Operations: Pilot drones for testing, training, and customer demonstrations while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and company policies during all drone operations. Conduct pre-flight inspections, flight planning, and post-flight analysis.

• Hardware Testing and Development: Test and evaluate drone hardware and software to ensure reliability and performance. Collaborate with the engineering and product teams to identify areas for improvement and innovation. Document test results and provide detailed feedback to engineering teams.

• Logistics and Support: Coordinate the shipping, storage, and maintenance of drone hardware and accessories. Manage inventory of drone components and ensure timely procurement of necessary parts.

• Research and Development: Conduct research on emerging drone technologies and industry trends relevant to DFR applications. Develop and implement new methodologies for drone operations and integration into first responder workflows. Participate in field testing and pilot programs to validate new technologies and approaches.

• Technical Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for drone hardware and software issues. Assist in developing technical documentation and training materials for internal and external stakeholders.

• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all drone operations adhere to FAA regulations, company policies, and safety protocols. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices.

• Customer Interaction: Engage with customers during demonstrations and training sessions, providing expert guidance on the capabilities and applications of our drone technology.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our drone systems and operational processes. Provide feedback and suggestions to enhance performance, reliability, and user experience.

The Skillset

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate: Required to operate drones for commercial purposes.

• Knowledgeable in FAA Regulations and Safety Protocols: Understanding of the legal and safety requirements for drone operations.

• Experience in Drone Operations: Preferably in public safety or emergency response settings and proficient in piloting various drone models with a strong understanding of UAV technology.

• Experience with Drone Hardware and Software Testing: Proficient in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and evaluation of drone systems.

• Strong Problem-Solving Skills and Attention to Detail: Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.

• Effective Communicator: Ability to convey technical information clearly to various stakeholders.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and be on your feet for extended periods during testing, field operations, and maintenance tasks. Capable of lifting and transporting equipment and hardware weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Travel and Outdoor Work: Ability to travel as required for testing, training, and operational missions (estimated 35% travel). Ability to work outdoors over 70% of the time.

• Independent and Collaborative Work: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a startup team environment.

• Customer-Focused Mindset: Ability to support internal and external stakeholders effectively.

• Strong Research Skills: Ability to stay current on emerging drone technologies and industry best practices.

Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.

90 Days at Flock

We are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We prescribe to 90 day plans and believe that good days, lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired as a UAS Test Pilot Flock Safety. 

The First 30 Days

•  You are onboarded, trained and ready to fly DFR as the Remote Pilot in Command from the ATL warehouse location

The First 60 Days 

• At the end of 60 Days, you should have a clear understanding of DFR and show complete competence in setting up the dock for demo where you are the sole RPIC

• You will be competent in troubleshooting all things related to the dock, controllers, internet issues and radio frequency connectivity problems

90 Days & Beyond 

• At the end of 90 Days, you are rolling.  You are confident with DFR, the dock and RPIC operations.  

• You can train new RPICs on the dock, setup procedures, troubleshooting and demo protocols

• You are ready to deploy to the next demo site or can be requested to go with the deployment teams to set up a new agency and be their RPIC while we await the FAA waivers.

The Perks 

💰Salary & Equity: In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary of $68,000-$85,000 as well as stock options

🌴Flexible PTO: We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays.

⚕️Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match. 

👪Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.

🍼Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. In 2024, Flock will provide a $ 50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.

🧠Mental Health: All employees receive an annual subscription to Headspace.

💖Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support 

💸Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions. 

💚ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer three ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.

💻WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.

📚Productivity Stipend: $250 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more.

🏠Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.

🐾Pet Insurance: We’ve partnered with Pumpkin to provide insurance for our employee’s fur babies. 

Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.