Windlift - Durham, NC - $25-$40/hr

Most drone jobs ask you to fly someone else’s aircraft. This one asks you to build them, fix them, and fly them.

Windlift is a small aerospace team developing tethered drone systems. We’re looking for a hands-on technician who enjoys both the workbench and the flying. You’ll help build and maintain our test aircraft, fabricate parts, and be part of the crew when new ideas get tested for the first time.

If you’ve ever rebuilt a quad after a crash just so you could fly it again the next morning, you’ll probably fit right in.

What you’ll do

Build, modify and repair multirotor and fixed-wing aircraft
Fly test flights, including some manual flying
Make the aircraft complete with hand tools, shop tools, and 3D printers
Help set up instruments and collect test data
Pitch in on test planning, checklists and debriefs

What we’re looking for

Experience building or repairing RC aircraft: hobby, school, military or professional all count
Comfortable flying multirotors, including manual flight
Handy with tools and enjoy making things
Curious about 3D printing and test equipment

Bonus points (not required)

FAA Part 107 certificate, or willingness to get one
Soldering and wiring
ArduPilot / Mission Planner
Any testing, troubleshooting or data analysis experience
Aerial surveillance or ISR operations

Details

$25–$40/hr depending on experience; no benefits
Work split between our Triangle-area shop and the Kinston test site (daytime flight ops)
Starting right away

To apply: Send a resume, or just a few lines about what you’ve built or flown. No formal resume? That’s fine. Tell us about your setup. If you have photos of a build, we’d love to see them, but they’re optional.

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Windlift, Inc.

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