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About the Role
As a Drone Operations Intern, you will support daily flight operations for DoorDash’s drone delivery program, from test flights to commercial operations. You will gain exposure to all elements of our operation, including Pilots, Maintenance Technicians, Quality/Safety, and Engineering. You will rotate through our facilities to get an end-to-end view of our program. Your first 30 days will focus on learning flight procedures and safety practices, and by 90 days, you will own a project aimed at improving flight safety, reliability, or efficiency. Success will be measured by team adoption of your work and measurable improvements in operations. This is an exciting time to join as we scale from test flights to commercial delivery. You will report to the Head of Drone Operations.
Responsibilities
- Work with pilots, technicians, and engineers to troubleshoot issues and improve procedures.
- Review flight logs and mission data to identify trends in safety, reliability, and delivery performance.
- Assist in running field operations at flight sites, including aircraft setup, loading, and recovery.
- Own an intern project and present your findings to the team at the end of the summer.
Requirements
- Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. Degree in Aviation Studies or equivalent.
- No more than 2 years of full-time work experience.
- Graduating between Fall 2027 to Summer 2028.
- Available for a May or June 2027 start date.
- Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
- Hands-on experience building, flying, or maintaining drones or radio-controlled (RC) aircraft.
- Ability to operate in field environments with extended periods of standing, repetitive drone handling, and outdoor exposure to varying weather conditions.
- Clear communication skills and adherence to safety procedures.
Skills
- Drone operations
- Robotics
- Flight procedures
- Safety practices
- Flight log review
- Mission data analysis
- Field operations
- Aircraft setup
- Aircraft loading
- Aircraft recovery
- Project management
- Presentation skills
Location
- Field environments
Work Type
- Internship
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Intern
- Less than 2 years of full-time work experience
Education Level
- B.S. or M.S. Degree in Aviation Studies or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $1,200 - $1,200 USD weekly
Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Relocation stipend
- Wellness reimbursement benefit
- Access to an employee assistance program
- In-office lunch credits
- Premium healthcare
- Paid parental leave
About the Company
- DoorDash is a technology and logistics company with a mission to empower local economies.
- We are expanding beyond food delivery to encompass all types of goods.
- DoorDash is growing rapidly and offers opportunities for team members to solve new challenges and own their careers.
- We are committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being.
Equal Opportunity
- DoorDash is committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community.
- We hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- No employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status.
- We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from individuals who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans.
- We will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable regulations.
- If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.