Zipline
Visual Observer (Contract Opportunity)
Austin, Texas, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 13, 2026
- Location
- Austin, Texas, USA
Austin, Texas, United States
About the job
Supports safe autonomous drone flights at outdoor sites by monitoring airspace and ground hazards, communicating with the flight crew, and completing operational safety checks and documentation.
What you'll do
- Maintain unaided visual line-of-sight during assigned flights and report or mitigate airspace, ground, weather, and environmental hazards.
- Perform pre-flight site checks, coordinate with the RPIC and crew, and help set up and maintain operational sites.
- Complete flight logs, incident reports, and post-flight safety documentation; participate in training and safety reviews.
What they ask for
- Be at least 18 and pass background and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening, including ongoing random testing.
- Be available for assigned day, night, and weekend shifts; work outdoors for extended periods and stand and visually scan throughout shifts.
- Communicate fluently in English during safety-critical exchanges and make decisive hazard calls, including enforcing safety rules.
- Provide reliable local transportation to assigned sites during shift windows.
Nice to have
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or prior UAS/aviation experience.
Pay
USD 23/ hour (base salary)
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