Drones Operations Manager
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About the Team
DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We explore robotics and automation to transform last-mile logistics in the long term. If you have a passion for applying autonomous aviation technologies in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you!
About the Role
As the Drone Operations Manager for UK & Ireland, you are a player-coach who will stand up our drone delivery operation in the region from nothing. You will personally fly on a regular basis, as a working pilot, while you build the team, find and fit out the operating sites, and help take us through UK CAA and/or Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)/EASA authorisation. You will contribute to the manuals you fly under.
As we build out the team in 2027, the future Chief Pilot (or equivalent nominated post-holder) and Head of Maintenance will report to you. You will work day to day with engineering and product, in person, at the launch site. This role is on-site and c
