Melbourne
About World View Indo-Pacific
We exist to inspire, create, and explore new perspectives for a radically improved future. We reach new perspectives through navigable long-duration and short-duration stratospheric balloons that carry instruments and sensors into the stratosphere.
We help contribute to a radically improved future by capturing high-quality imagery and data, coupled with bespoke analytics for imagery and data interpretation. The knowledge created by this data delivers insights with the goal of saving lives and averting disasters.
World View Indo-Pacific is a wholly owned subsidiary of World View Enterprises, a US stratospheric exploration company who has been operating in the stratosphere for 12 years.
We will manufacture and operate high-altitude stratospheric balloon systems for the defence, scientific and commercial sectors that provide high-quality imagery and data, coupled with bespoke analytics for imagery and data interpretation.
With only a handful of employees already on the team, our presence was established one year ago and is leading a new era of stratospheric exploration and remote sensing data platforms delivering insights without the limitations of satellite orbit paths or shorter-duration, fixed-wing aircraft.
The Role of Flight Operator
This isn’t just another job – it’s a mission. As a member of the Mission Control Melbourne team, you’ll be at the beginning of game changing technology exploring the earth from the stratosphere. You’ll be part of the team responsible for pre-launch, launch and long duration flight activities across the Indo-Pacific and the US.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting safe and successful stratospheric balloon launches across multiple regions and countries
* Monitoring environmental conditions which could impact the balloons launch and performance
* Serving as a flight controller throughout the duration of the pre-determined mission
* Taking appropriate actions to maintain stratospheric balloon and public safety
* Operating the vehicles and ground systems, supporting testing and pre-launch activities for mission execution
* Supporting system safety activities, working towards process and documentation improvements
What You Bring To The Team
You’ll bring your whole self to the role, you’ll be comfortable with ambiguity, see challenges as opportunities and a growth mindset to anticipate change, solve complex problems, be creative, and continuously look for improvements.
You’ll have a strong ability and desire to understand sophisticated systems, investigate and tackle challenging problems, and work in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. Comfortable building and earning trust, maintaining positive and supporting relationships, and leaning in to our inclusive and caring culture, you’ll bring an innovative mindset every day.
For you to be successful you’ll also need:
* Previous experience as a flight operator or controller with time on console or in a control room
* Familiarity with radio communication protocols
* Significant direct and hands-on involvement with complex vehicle preparations and testing
* Proven safety mentality and the ability to take initiative to improve existing systems, processes and documentation
* Strong communication skills and comfortable performing in time sensitive and critical scenarios, whilst partnering with all regulatory agencies
* A strong digital literacy and the ability to work with new software
* Ability to perform strenuous physical activities including walking, climbing, bending, and lifting 25kgs or more
What Else You’ll Need To Know
The role comes with the expectation of domestic and possible international travel to support mission launches across the region and the US.
Flight Operators support the mission end to end and that will also potentially involve long shifts to ensure continuous monitoring of the stratospheric balloon and all relevant data sensing activities across two Mission Controls, located in Melbourne and Tucson, Arizona.
We take safety seriously and we expect all our team members to take all reasonable care of your own safety and that of others, comply with all workplace WHS policies and procedures, and report hazards, near misses and incidents promptly.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we will operate and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We are committed to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and creating opportunities for Indigenous employment, career growth, and collaboration.
We believe in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives, and every voice is heard. Our commitment to all team members is built upon five core cultural pillars: Engage, Lean In, Create, Care, and Own. Together, these pillars form the foundation of our employee experience while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices.
At World View Indo-Pacific we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all team members, job candidates, and contractors are treated with respect and fairness. We uphold the principles of equal opportunity and comply with all applicable Australian laws governing workplace discrimination, harassment, and employment practices.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change as we continue to grow and evolve our offering in the market. #J-18808-Ljbffr