Assistant Site Lead, Nest Z
Zipline · Esparto, California, USA
Posted 23 days ago · $103,000 - $145,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- low 0 stale, 6 reposted of 342 open
- Hiring momentum
- 454 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zipline 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zipline .
About this role
As the Assistant Site Lead at Zipline, you will support the Site Lead in managing the flight test facility, overseeing daily operations, and leading the Ground Test Operator team. Your role involves ensuring site readiness, coordinating with various teams, and improving testing procedures while maintaining safety and operational efficiency. You will also represent Flight Test Operations during facility visits and may act as Site Lead when necessary.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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 Zipline as an employer.
What you need
- Experience leading teams in aviation, aerospace, robotics, drone operations, military operations, or similarly complex operational environments.
- Experience managing operational execution in fast-paced, safety-critical environments.
- Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Excellent operational judgment with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Proven ability to drive process improvements and execute cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Experience working in flight test, experimental flight operations, or prototype development.
- FAA Part 107 certificate or pilot certificates.
- Experience leading aviation or drone operations.
- Experience supporting facility or infrastructure development.
- Experience working directly with engineering organizations.
What you get
- Starting cash range of $103,000 - $145,000, negotiable based on qualifications.
- Total compensation may include equity compensation, overtime pay, discretionary annual or performance bonuses, and sales incentives.
- Benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in hours.
- The role requires strong leadership in a safety-critical environment, which may involve high-pressure situations.
- The position may involve acting as Site Lead, which could increase responsibilities significantly.
Summarised from Zipline 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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