Drone Operations, Intern

About the Role

As a Drone Operations Intern, you will support daily flight operations for DoorDash’s drone delivery program, from test flights to commercial operations. You will gain exposure to Pilots, Maintenance Technicians, Quality/Safety, and Engineering, rotating through facilities for an end-to-end view of the program.

• Within the first 30 days, learn flight procedures and safety practices.
• By 90 days, own a project to improve flight safety, reliability, or efficiency.
• Success will be measured by team adoption of your work and measurable operational improvements.

You will report to the Head of Drone Operations.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Work with pilots, technicians, and engineers to troubleshoot issues and improve procedures.
• Review flight logs and mission data to identify trends in safety, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Assist with field operations at flight sites, including aircraft setup, loading, and recovery.
• Own an intern project and present your results to the team at the end of summer.

We’re excited about you because…

• You are pursuing a B.S. or M.S. Degree in Aviation Studies or equivalent.
• You have no more than 2 years of full-time work experience.
• You are graduating between Fall 2027 to Summer 2028.
• You are available for a May or June 2027 start date.
• You hold, or are willing to obtain, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• You have hands-on experience building, flying, or maintaining drones or radio-controlled (RC) aircraft.
• You can operate in field environments with extended periods of standing, repetitive drone handling, and outdoor exposure to varying weather.
• You communicate clearly and follow safety procedures carefully.