How to apply for Flight Operations Specialist (Brazil)

About Pyka

Pyka builds autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection. The company designs its own flight control software, avionics, motors, batteries, and carbon-fiber airframes. It has FAA approvals and customers on four continents. This is a chance to work on electric aviation at a company that manufactures and operates its own aircraft.

About the role

This is a contract Flight Operations Specialist role based in Brazil. You will support flight operations for Pyka's autonomous electric aircraft, likely including cargo and crop protection missions. The role matters because Brazil is a large market for agricultural aerial application and remote cargo delivery, and Pyka needs local operational expertise to deploy its aircraft there.

A typical day

A typical day might involve coordinating with Pyka's operations team, preparing an aircraft for a crop protection or cargo mission, and troubleshooting technical issues remotely or on-site. You may travel to a customer location in Brazil to support deployment, training, or regulatory compliance. The role is remote, so much of your work happens over communication tools and in the field when needed.

Who Pyka is looking for

• Has hands-on flight operations experience in Brazil, ideally with agricultural aviation, drone operations, or remote cargo logistics.
• Understands Brazilian aviation regulations and how to work with ANAC or equivalent authorities for approvals and compliance.
• Can operate and troubleshoot autonomous or remotely piloted aircraft systems, including flight control software and electric propulsion.
• Is comfortable working remotely and traveling to field sites for aircraft deployment, training, and customer support.

Tips for this application

• Highlight any experience with Brazilian agricultural aviation or crop protection operations, since Pyka's crop protection aircraft is a key product for that market.
• Mention specific aircraft systems you have worked with, especially electric propulsion, autonomous flight controls, or carbon-fiber airframes.
• Show familiarity with ANAC regulations or Brazilian flight approval processes. Name any licenses, certifications, or regulatory interactions you have had.
• Explain how you have supported remote or field operations, since this role is remote and likely involves travel to customer sites in Brazil.
• Reference Pyka's FAA approvals and four-continent customer base to show you understand the company's stage and global operations.

What to cover in your cover letter

Your cover letter should focus on: your direct experience with flight operations in Brazil, including any agricultural or cargo aviation work; your knowledge of Brazilian aviation regulations and how you have navigated them; your technical ability to work with autonomous electric aircraft systems; and your ability to operate remotely and travel to field locations as needed.

Research before applying

• Read about Pyka's FAA approvals and what they cover, to understand the regulatory precedent the company has set.
• Look into Brazil's agricultural aviation market and ANAC's rules for unmanned aircraft, since this role will likely involve crop protection operations.
• Study Pyka's cargo aircraft use cases, such as remote connectivity and express delivery, to understand how the role supports those missions.
• Find out which customers Pyka serves on which continents, and whether any are in Brazil or Latin America.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How would you handle a flight operations issue in a remote area of Brazil with limited infrastructure?
• What is your experience with ANAC regulations for unmanned or autonomous aircraft, and how would you approach getting approvals for new operations?
• Describe a time you supported a customer or field team during an aircraft deployment or training.
• What do you know about Pyka's cargo and crop protection aircraft, and how would you explain their benefits to a Brazilian customer?
• How do you troubleshoot electric propulsion or flight control software issues in the field?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Do not apply without showing any Brazil-specific aviation experience or regulatory knowledge, since this is a Brazil-based role.
• Avoid focusing only on general drone piloting without addressing autonomous systems, electric propulsion, or flight control software.
• Do not ignore the contract nature of the role or the remote setup. Show you understand it is not a permanent, office-based position.