Hovercraft Pilot

HOVERCRAFT PILOT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pilot a mid-sized commercial hovercraft that will carry up to 10 passengers on a commuter route
• Help lead all aspects of safe operation, navigation, and standards of SpaceX’s hovercraft(s)
• Lead all planning related to: voyage planning, day-to-day hovercraft operations, and the safety of all personnel onboard, primarily supporting commuter-route piloting
• Responsible for administrative reports and logbooks according to regulation and standards, and ensuring hovercraft-wide compliance with appropriate programs and standards

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience in an off-shore pilot or captain role
• Current OR In-Process captain's license (6-pack or above)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Active/current US Coast Guard medical certificate/license
• 2+ years of documented commercial/military experience operating hovercraft and/or air boats with an exemplary safety record
• Strong mechanical/maintenance skills are preferred with a focus on diesel engines and integrated control/navigation systems
• 3+ years of professional experience working in a role that deals with examinations or licensing-efforts with US Coast Guard (USCG) and/or American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) regulations 
• Knowledge of vessel management systems, safety management systems, and regulatory programs such as OPA 90, MARPOL, ABS, etc.
• Willing to work outdoors and in maritime environments, and able to work flexible hours during mission support periods

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position includes pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with 46 CFR 16 and 49 CFR 40
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary; role may require travel
• 6-day work weeks with ~60-plus hour work week is typical, and may vary depending on site operational needs, flexibility is required