Last updated: 2025-05-22

12 Aviation Careers jobs in San Jose.

Hiring now: Deployed Flight Ops Spec @ Pyka, Sms Program Advisor @ Wisk Aero, Chief Test Pilot @ Reliable R, Contract Site Supervisor @ Saic, Flight Ops Support Spec @ Pivotal, Flight Training Mgr @ Archer, Ride Operator @ Six Flags , Sr Certification Mgr @ Lta Resear, Sr Dir Of Airship Ops @ Ltaresearc, Airship Pilot @ Lta.Explore more at at kaamvaam.com

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aviation safety (2) aviation (2) FAA (2) autonomous aircraft (1) flight operations (1) customer training (1) UAVs (1) ground control (1) mechanical systems (1) electrical systems (1)

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Sunnyvale (3) Mountain View (2) Palo Alto (2) Alameda (1) Fremont (1) Oakland (1) San Jose (1) Santa Clara (1)
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Pyka

Deployed Flight Operations Specialist Alameda
Skills & Focus: autonomous aircraft, flight operations, customer training, UAVs, ground control, mechanical systems, electrical systems, high voltage safety, technical feedback, logistics management
About the Company: Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. We are applying ou…
Experience: 1-3 years of experience flying fixed wing UAVs / model aircraft or large multirotors; 1-5 years of experience working with and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
Salary: $64,000–$71,000 per year base salary + $15,000–$18,000 anticipated additional cash compensation + equity
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k); Paid holidays and gener…

Wisk Aero

SMS Program Advisor Fremont
Skills & Focus: Safety Management System, risk assessments, hazard assessments, documentation, training, safety culture, root cause analysis, standardization, data analysis, aviation safety
About the Company: Wisk Aero is transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight.
Experience: At least 8 years system level safety experience.
Salary: $143,784 - $169,158
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, flexible vacation, and more.

Reliable Robotics

Chief Test Pilot Mountain View
Skills & Focus: Chief Test Pilot, experimental flight operations, aviation safety, training and scheduling, contract pilots, flight test plans, Part 135, safety and success, collaborative environment, pilot procedures
About the Company: We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives.
Type: Full-time
Flight Guidance Engineer Mountain View
Skills & Focus: guidance system, automation, aviation, guidance, navigation, and control, air traffic system, design, implementation, testing, uncrewed aircraft, airspace
About the Company: Building safety-enhancing technology for aviation, focusing on automated aviation systems to make air transportation safer and more efficient.

Saic

Contract Site Supervisor - OAK - SFO Oakland
Skills & Focus: Contractor Site Supervisor, air traffic controller training, FAA, training administration, curriculum development, supervisory experience, safety, public trust clearance, classroom management, technical skills
About the Company: SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust por…
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years recent Certified Professional Controller (CPC) experience controlling live traffic, or recent experience as a contract Instructor at an FAA facility.
Salary: $80,001 - $120,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: None specified

Pivotal

Flight Operations Support Specialist Palo Alto
Skills & Focus: preventative maintenance, data acquisition systems, mechanical hand tools, routine inspections, maintenance schedules, flight test manager, inventory management, safety standards, equipment movement, aviation
About the Company: Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraf…
Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience through past work, training and/or personal projects
Salary: $36.50 - $42.25 per hour
Type: Full-time
Benefits: comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans
Event Operations Coordinator Palo Alto
Skills & Focus: event operations, aircraft maintenance, transport logistics, customer service, communication skills, problem solving, organizational skills, aviation technology, team collaboration, driver's license
About the Company: Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraf…
Experience: 3-5 years experience in a customer service and customer-facing role
Salary: $36.50 - $42.26 an hour
Type: Full-time
Benefits: comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans

Archer

Flight Training Manager San Jose
Skills & Focus: pilot training management, flight training development, regulatory authorities, project management, communications skills, training academy, safety training, innovative problem solving, distributed training network, FAA certification
About the Company: Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benef…
Experience: 10+ years of professional pilot training management experience
Type: Full-time

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Ride Operator Santa Clara
Skills & Focus: Ride Operations, Safety, Customer Service, Teamwork, Communication, Training, Equipment Testing, Ride Restrictions, Load and Unload, Guest Interaction
Experience: No specific experience required
Salary: $20.00 - $21.00/hr
Type: Seasonal
Benefits: Paid Training, FREE Uniforms, FREE Admission to California's Great America, discounts on Food and Merchandise, Employee…

Lta Research

Senior Certification Manager Sunnyvale
Skills & Focus: certification, airship, FAA, compliance, regulatory, Type Certification, 14 CFR Part 21, certification strategies, engagement, requirements

Ltaresearch

Senior Director of Airship Operations Sunnyvale
Skills & Focus: airship operations, operational success, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, aviation leader, dynamic environment, innovation, team management, airport authorities, departmental objectives

Lta

Airship Pilot Sunnyvale
Skills & Focus: Airship, Flight Operations, Flight Test, Flight Test Engineers, Flight Training, Flight Procedures, Training Programs, Safety Procedures, Professional Pilot, Collaboration
Experience: 5 years