Flight Operator – Zipline
Job Description
About You and The Role
• As a member of Zipline’s Flight Operations team, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that the delivery of medical products to health facilities is done in a safe and timely manner. This will involve working with a team of flight support operators to conduct regular pre-flight inspections, launching, and recovery of the drones.
What you will do
• Launch and Recovery: You will be responsible for the safe assembly of drones in preparation for 150+ flights, perform critical checks, communicate with Zipline controllers in readiness for flight, and launch and disassemble drones on return to the Distribution Center.
• Ensure appropriate and timely reporting of fleet and system issues to the flight operations team
• Communicate effectively with flight technicians/Shift coordinator on outstanding issues and bottlenecks observed during the launch and recovery process.
• When needed, effectively and safely support incident response teams
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and focus in nominal and off-nominal situations and draw the attention of shift coordinators/maintenance technicians scheduled on shift.
• Consistently follow all standard operating procedures, quality, and safety guidelines
• Communicate clearly and effectively within and between teams, especially on high-volume days
• Participate in activities that build team culture and community, such as workplace or culture improvement efforts that bring people together and promote Zipline’s values.
• Ability to provide support or go the extra mile to help others
• Occasionally take the initiative to identify problems without being directed.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Aerospace Engineering/Drone Engineering Technology or National Service Personnel or Vocational Training personnel with technical background.
• Excitement about working in the field and are not afraid to get your hands dirty
• Ability to stay focused, humble, and safety-conscious during 12-hour shifts
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and enjoy work that keeps you on your feet
• Ability to maintain focus during extended daily operations
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Closing Date: 30 October, 2025