Zipline Flight Operations Lead Jobs in Ghana
Zipline Flight Operations Lead Jobs in Ghana
Do you love to find new ways to solve old problems in a high-energy environment with an inspiring team of innovators, driven to tackle seemingly impossible challenges? Are you someone who shines under pressure? Then keep reading.
Zipline is at the forefront of a logistics revolution, using battery powered autonomous aircraft to deliver just-in-time, lifesaving medical supplies around the world and we’re looking for motivated, proactive team members to join us.
At the moment, Zipline is making significant impact on healthcare outcomes in Rwanda and Ghana on a daily basis. We launched in Ghana in April and are expanding rapidly throughout the world. We are looking for amazing individuals who are passionate about the nexus of public health and cutting-edge technology to change the world.
The Zips (our delivery drones) are the core of our business, and Flight Operators play a critical role in keeping everyone at our distribution centers and neighboring communities safe. This role is crucial to us because we are setting up a new Distribution Center, and need some incredible Flight Operators to make sure our drone deliveries are completed seamlessly.
Responsibilities
Set and communicate ambitious goals and priorities for the flight operations team - in alignment with Zipline and organization/country goals. Some of these goals will be local and others will directly connect to global metrics used to measure our effectiveness in serving customers.
Call out when the flight operations team needs help: there are gaps in resources (people, tools, skills) that will prevent your team from
reaching certain goals -- these must be flagged early and often.
Make sure work is distributed across the team in a way that allows for collective and individual success. You are not expected to be the direct responsible person on key project work, but rather should be identifying members to own projects.
You should be comfortable putting people in uncomfortable positions (i.e., giving people work that is slightly above their capacity and setting them up for success through coaching and examplary leadership).
Ensure that the flight operations team’s work is coordinated with the other teams around them.
Ensure there is right amount of staff, with the proper certifications, to exceed customer expectations. The Distribution Center should also not have excess staff beyond what is necessary.
As hiring manager, you will be responsible for identifying when we need to expand the team and working with HR/People team to execute on the hires.
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering OR
4+ years working experience in Maintenance Operations for Aircrafts, Power Turbines, Mining Equipment, or other Complex Technical Equipment.
Demonstrated team leadership and project management expertise.
Hands-On Attitude: Must enjoy hands-on work and be adept at working with mechanical or electrical systems
Poise: Maintain a cool head under high pressure situations
Extremely process & detail-oriented
Ability to maintain focus during extended daily flight operations
Comfortable troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues with complex, battery-operated machinery
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 8th October, 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Zipline Flight Operations Lead Jobs in Ghana