Zipline
Fleet Commander (Remote Pilot in Command)
South San Francisco, California, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 13, 2026
- Location
- South San Francisco, California, USA
South San Francisco, California, United States
About the job
Serve as the accountable Remote Pilot in Command for a highly autonomous UAS fleet, making safety and operational decisions that support reliable delivery missions.
What you'll do
- Plan and oversee missions, monitor aircraft and operating conditions, and make go/no-go, diversion, recovery, and emergency decisions.
- Track shift performance and coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Site Leadership to resolve issues and restore fleet service.
- Enforce operating procedures and FAA requirements, maintain flight and incident records, and support readiness, audits, investigations, and pilot training.
What they ask for
- Current FAA Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107.
- Prior operational ownership in UAS or manned aviation flight operations, flight dispatch, or another safety-critical operating environment.
- Demonstrated ability to make timely safety-critical decisions and communicate clearly under pressure; technical troubleshooting skills with telemetry, fault indicators, dashboards, and KPIs.
- Ability to work onsite in South San Francisco, support rotating shifts, complete required background checks and screening, and hold a valid driver’s license; travel approximately 10%.
Nice to have
- Experience with multi-aircraft operations, BVLOS, or airspace approvals.
Pay
$34.00 - $45.00/hour (base salary)
Tools
UAS, Part 107, BVLOS
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative