Radio Operator, Kenya

About You and The Role

    As a member of Zipline’s Radio Operations team in Chemelil, Kenya, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the communication between our distribution centers and the air traffic control is efficient and timely. This will involve working with a team of flight operators and the Air Traffic Control to ensure efficient and coordinated communication. You will be expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of our daily operations and processes to support the growth of our operations as we scale. This is a three-month contract. What You'll Do  As a VHF- Radio Operator, your responsibilities will include; Communications: Operate our VHF-Radio Equipment to establish and maintain communications with other air space users. Monitoring: Continuously monitor VHF Radio Frequencies for incoming transmissions, advisories, and restrictions and stay alert to ensure that important messages are not missed. Record Keeping: Accurately record and log all incoming and outgoing transmissions including the time, call signs (if available), and content for each message. Maintain organized records for reference and future analysis. Compliance with regulations: Adhere to applicable rules and regulations related to VHF radio communications. Maintain an understanding of relevant regulations to ensure legal and ethical communication practices. Equipment maintenance: Regularly inspect, test, and maintain our VHF radio equipment to ensure its proper functioning. Report any faults or issues to the flight operations lead. Team coordination: Collaborate with other operators to ensure efficient and coordinated communication. Maintain effective communication skills to facilitate teamwork. What You'll Bring   Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Aerospace Engineering A certificate in radio telephony from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority An English proficiency certificate from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority You enjoy 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 comply with regulations Extremely process & detail-oriented Must be eligible to work in Kenya WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW   Must be willing and able to work night/weekends on shifts Must be willing and able to work for a period not more than 45 hours/week This is a full-time position based in Chemelil and will require relocation  to Kisumu/Kisumu environs Must be willing to relocate to any of our distribution centers in Kenya Women are encouraged to apply, as we believe a balanced team is critical for success Once hired you will go through a rigorous training program with Zipline Academy to gain a deep understanding of our history, our mission, our impact, and our UAS systems. The program includes a thorough Flight Operations training that covers different parts of our system, radio communications, and our drone. Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.