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Reports to: Lead Operator Stratospheric Systems Location: Nationwide with candidates residing within 60-90 minutes’ drive time of a major airport. Status: Full-time Pay Range: $17 - $20/hr Travel: 100% travel role About Near Space Labs Near Space Labs is leading the next generation of Earth imaging. We design, build, and operate a fleet of proprietary, stratospheric systems called Swiftys. Our Swiftys fly to the edge of space to deliver high quality, updated imagery of our planet. Flight Operations is a fast-paced growing organization responsible for operating and launching our fleet of Swiftys throughout the U.S. to meet our customer imaging and data needs. What You Will Do You will be part of a three person Pod (team) responsible for launching image capturing stratospheric systems around the USA.  The Associate Operator Stratospheric Systems plays a critical role in executing and scaling our flight operational footprint.  The incumbent will operate, maintain, and fly our fleet of Swiftys throughout the nation. The incumbent will collaborate and communicate within the Pod. The Associate Operator Stratospheric Systems will troubleshoot and provide maintenance on the technical hardware. The incumbent will perform work outdoors including hiking, walking and general physical duties throughout an extended workday.  Essential Job Responsibilities: Work closely with the Lead Operator Stratospheric Systems,  and other Operators, occasional contractors, and Mission Control, to ensure Swiftys are launched, maintained, and recovered effectively, contributing to the overall success of the mission operations. Support the maintain and operate our fleet of Swiftys ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality data to the Company’s customers, driving the success of our overall operations. Provide information and feedback in the generation of failure reports for malfunctions and abnormalities in the Swifty and associated equipment through our data tracking tool. Contribute to the daily technical reports of work performed. Strictly follow Near Space Labs operational, safety and manufacturing procedures and processes. Work under the direction of the Lead Operator Stratospheric Systems or Operators to ensure successful mission execution. Participate in daily debriefs to summarize and plan field operations. Contribute to improvements feedback to Near Space Labs operational procedures and processes. Contribute to the Swifty and operations metrics for the field through technical reports. Safely drive and maintain our fleet of road launch vehicles. Additional Responsibilities: Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude, and teamwork.  Demonstrates a high level of work quality, attendance, and appearance.  Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.  Adhere to local, state, and federal laws.  Additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor related to your position and or department.  Ability to work long varied hours, nights, days, and weekends to support business needs.  Working Schedule: Work a 15 days ON/13 day OFF schedule including most holidays; 25 – 25 work weeks per calendar year. Travel to field Sunday AM, working Monday – Sunday am, Travel home Sunday PM. Average 70+ hour workweek; ability to support working days of 12+ hours; and Overtime eligible based on state and federal regulations as applicable. Support adherence to a rigid launch schedule to support flight campaigns including, but not limited to, overtime when needed. Experience and Competency Requirements Some experience of working with technical hardware.  High School diploma or GED is sufficient. Some experience troubleshooting equipment to determine what equipment and/or components require action to repair/replace or improve. Technical experience in working with