or apply directly on Skyways's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Skyways's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Skyways's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Skyways
- high 18 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
- Hiring momentum
- 28 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Skyways's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Skyways.
About this role
As a Flight Test Operator at Skyways, you will be responsible for planning and executing flight tests of autonomous cargo aircraft. This hands-on role involves operating the aircraft under various conditions, troubleshooting in real-time, and collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure the safety and performance of the aircraft. Your contributions will directly influence the operational readiness of the aircraft as the company transitions to full-rate production.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Skyways as an employer.
What you need
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
- Ability to operate aircraft in various conditions
- Experience in flight testing or related field
- Real-time troubleshooting skills
- Collaboration skills with engineering teams
What you get
- Stock options
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Worth weighing
- Hands-on, field-based role may require significant outdoor work
- Limited to U.S. citizens or specific authorized candidates due to government contract requirements
Summarised from Skyways's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Skyways on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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