Description
At [redacted] (FF) our mission is to inspire logistics solutions and grow new network capabilities for our customers by leading Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology advancements to commercialization. In March 2019, UPSFF launched the first Part 107 regular revenue service. UPSFF started multiple daily flights at Wake Medical hospital in NC to move medical samples between a surgery center and lab. In June 2019, UPSFF incorporated as a wholly owned UPS subsidiary. On September 27, UPSFF receive the FAA’s first Standard Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate to operate a drone airline.
UPSFF hit the ground running in 2020, announcing a partnership with a second UAS OEM, Wingcopter, starting up a second hospital route at UCSD in CA, joined the FAA IPP in Kansas and completed maiden test flights at our Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Louisville, KY. In Q2 with the COVID-19 National Emergency, we were able to perform UAS Pandemic Testing for the US Govt. in Virginia, and we plan to start new COVID-19 emergency support route with CVS at The Villages in central FL, the world’s largest retirement community with over 135,000 high risk residents.
UPSFF is recruiting a Safety Intern. The intern will work individually or on small teams to execute specific internal UPSFF tasks and projects.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Support development of Safety Promotion newsletter: content and editing
Support department SMS training; development and implementation
Develop investigation templates for hazard reporting, incidents and accident response
Support tasks for Safety Risk Assessments
Planning, scheduling and documenting safety meetings
Interacts with cross-functional teams to resolve operational problems
Provides steady flow of information to direct reports as committed
Knowledge and Skills:
Rising college junior or senior, or recent graduate within the last 24 months, pursuing a degree in UAS or Aviation Safety
Knowledge of SMS, ASAP, FDM, and other industry safety programs
Knowledge of FAR part 107 and 135 standards
Collaborative: Use strong interpersonal skills to actively listen and communicate in ways that foster trust and show flexibility.
Easily adapt to varied roles on teams from follower to leader and change approach best for situation
Able to complete tasks with limited supervision: ability to take ownership and ask for help when needed.
Strong written and oral communications
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access)
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Available to work 40 hours per week
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer
Employer will not sponsor a visa for this or future positions
Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate yourself
Must be a rising college junior or senior, or recent graduate within the last 24 months, pursuing a degree in UAS or Aviation Safety
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access)
Must be available to work 40 hours per week
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law