Job Title: Flight Support Assistant

Job Description

Join a pioneering team dedicated to revolutionizing delivery services through innovative drone technology. We are seeking a Flight Support Assistant to support our drone delivery operations. This role involves ground support activities, basic operational tasks, and engaging with the community to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Support daily drone operations by handling and organizing equipment, including batteries and related components.
• Monitor airspace in the area of operations and report any potential hazards or obstacles.
• Assist with basic warehouse tasks, including inventory management and package preparation.
• Execute standard operating procedures while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
• Engage positively with community members and address basic inquiries about our operations.
• Document and report operational activities using standard templates and tools.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with basic documentation and reporting.
• Experience working in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong attention to safety and ability to follow detailed procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or logistics experience.
• Prior experience in aviation, aerospace, or drone operations.
• Knowledge of aviation terminology and regulations.

Why Work Here?

We embrace diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture that values differences and encourages innovation. Our teams consist of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions. If you thrive in an iterative environment where you can drive innovation and apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real-world challenges, this is the place for you.

Work Environment

This is a 12-month contract with potential for extension or conversion. The role is based in a warehouse environment, both indoors and outdoors, with shifts from 6:45am to 6:00pm, working Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday. There is potential for working on holidays, and hours may change with daylight availability as drone operations depend on longer days for extended operation hours. The role involves physically demanding tasks, including carrying/lifting up to 50 pounds, standing/walking for up to 12 hours, and working in various weather conditions. It requires the flexibility to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with travel up to 25 of the time.

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, KS.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 14, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.