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About You and The Role

• Are you excited about working closely with our regulatory partners in Nigeria to safely bridge the gap between existing aviation regulations and technological innovation? 
• We are looking for an Aviation Regulatory Affairs Manager to support our certification & certification maintenance process with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
• You’ll have the opportunity to lead regulatory approval processes for cutting edge technology in new markets throughout Nigeria.
• As a bridge between the global legal, regulatory and policy team and the Nigeria country operations team, you will have full ownership over ensuring Zipline Nigeria is safely serving our customers in seamless coordination with our partners in the aviation industry. 
• You will collaborate cross functionally, listening and drawing from their expertise, experiences and needs to drive decisions that impact Zipline’s ongoing development and growth.
• The responsibilities on day one are big, and your success will help unlock an uncommon opportunity to open skyways for millions of Nigerians to reliable, on-demand access essential medical supplies.  

What You'll Do

• Partner closely with the Zipline Nigeria team and the Nigerian aviation regulatory authorities to support the day to day of Zipline’s various certification requirements and programs in Nigeria.
• Work with the certification, regulatory and policy teams to define the best plan to execute timely and successful certification.
• Support organizational regulatory approval efforts by coordinating activities of the team, monitoring progress and removing obstacles along the way.
• Maintain regulatory files/database in good order, along with the system for tracking communication with regulators. 
• Interface with other functional departments to influence efficient execution of projects; provide regulatory support on project teams.

What You'll Bring

• You’ll have at least 5 years' experience in working within the regulatory and government affairs space, specifically in the aviation sector.
• You can communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) and build strong relationships with internal business teams and external stakeholders.
• You’ll have experience reviewing processes and documentation to ensure that the systems they depict will be compliant with applicable regulations.
• You have the grit, resourcefulness, and resilience to thrive in novel, uncertain and constantly-changing business and regulatory environments.
• You have either had a program management role with deep ownership of the outcome of projects or a similar role as a program manager, or systems engineer.
• Must be eligible to work in Nigeria.

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Location: Ogoja, Cross River

About You and The Role

• As a member of Zipline’s Flight Operations team in Cross River State, Nigeria, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that the delivery of medical products to health facilities is done in a safe and timely manner.
• This will involve working with a team of flight operators to conduct regular pre-flight inspections, launching, and recovery of the drones (aircraft).
• You’ll be trained to conduct regular maintenance of the drones and other equipment at our site to support ongoing operations.
• You will be expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of our daily operations and processes to support the growth of our operations as we scale.

Responsibilities
What You'll Do:

• Launch and Recovery: You will be responsible for the safe assembly of drones in preparation for 150+ flights, perform critical checks, communicate with Zipline controllers in readiness for flight, launch and disassemble drones on return to the Distribution Center.
• Maintenance of drones and ground equipment: You will be responsible for performing corrective and preventive maintenance: scheduled or unscheduled on Zipline’s Aircraft and Ground Equipment. The maintenance includes but is not limited to Aircraft body maintenance, aircraft wing maintenance, etc.
• Troubleshooting: You will be required to follow troubleshooting guidelines for the drones and ground equipment and collaborate with locally-based and USA based engineering teams to troubleshoot and optimize issues. 
• Projects: You may be involved in short-term and long-term projects that involve collaboration across functional teams in efforts to scale drone deliveries to 150+ and improve operational efficiency.

Requirements
What You'll Bring:

• National Diploma or HND / Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Aerospace Engineering
• You enjoy working in the field and are not afraid to get your hands dirty
• Ability to stay focused, humble, and safety-conscious during 12 hour shifts
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and enjoy work that keeps you on your feet
• Ability to maintain focus during extended daily flight operations
• Comfortable troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues with complex, battery-operated machinery
• Extremely process & detail-oriented
• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English
• Must be eligible to work in Nigeria

Skills:
What Else You Need To Know:

• Must be willing and able to work night/weekends on shifts
• Must be willing and able to work for a period not more than 45 hours/week
• This is a full-time position based in Obudu and will require relocation to Obudu
• Must be willing to relocate to any of our distribution centers in Cross River State, Nigeria
• Women are encouraged to apply, as we believe a balanced team is critical for success
• Must be able to travel to Ghana for at least 3 months for Zipline Academy training program
• Must have completed NYSC and hold a certificate of completion or exemption