Build Timeline & Roles Simulator
Aligns the ~52-week station contract with volunteer roles. Shows when each role is needed and network-wide demand while sites are still under construction and crafts keep flying.
52-week programme bar
P1 Mobilisation → P3 Temporary power (first revenue) → P7 Full ops handover
Phase timeline ↔ volunteer roles
P1 — Mobilisation & site survey
Weeks 1–4Deliverables: Survey report, HSE plan, Temporary fence, Works notices
| Role | Per station (contract) | Network demand now* |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Administrator | 1 | 308 |
| HSE Build Officer | 1 | 308 |
| Community Liaison (Build) | 1 | 308 |
| Site Engineer (Pad & Structures) | 1 | 308 |
* 308 contracts currently in this phase · ~1232 volunteer seats required network-wide for this phase alone
P2 — Civil works — pad foundation
Weeks 5–14Deliverables: Excavation, Foundations, Primary pad slab, Drainage
| Role | Per station (contract) | Network demand now* |
|---|---|---|
| Site Engineer (Pad & Structures) | 2 | 618 |
| Materials & Logistics Coordinator | 2 | 618 |
| HSE Build Officer | 2 | 618 |
| Site Build Volunteer | 4 | 1236 |
| Contract Administrator | 1 | 309 |
* 309 contracts currently in this phase · ~3399 volunteer seats required network-wide for this phase alone
P3 — Temporary power & limited ops enablement
Weeks 15–20Deliverables: Temporary charge kits, Earth grid, Ops demarcation, First revenue-capable pad
| Role | Per station (contract) | Network demand now* |
|---|---|---|
| Power Systems Technician | 2 | 618 |
| Charge Technician | 2 | 618 |
| Safety & Anti-Collision Observer | 1 | 309 |
| HSE Build Officer | 1 | 309 |
| Operations Lead | 1 | 309 |
* 309 contracts currently in this phase · ~2163 volunteer seats required network-wide for this phase alone
P4 — Superstructure — shelter & services core
Weeks 21–32Deliverables: Shelter frame, Roof, Restroom shell, Store room
| Role | Per station (contract) | Network demand now* |
|---|---|---|
| Site Engineer (Pad & Structures) | 2 | 618 |
| Site Build Volunteer | 5 | 1545 |
| Materials & Logistics Coordinator | 2 | 618 |
| HSE Build Officer | 2 | 618 |
| Contract Administrator | 1 | 309 |
* 309 contracts currently in this phase · ~3708 volunteer seats required network-wide for this phase alone
P5 — Permanent power, charge & swap fit-out
Weeks 33–40Deliverables: Permanent distribution, Charge posts, Battery cage, Commissioning certificates
| Role | Per station (contract) | Network demand now* |
|---|---|---|
| Power Systems Technician | 3 | 927 |
| Battery Swap Specialist | 2 | 618 |
| Charge Technician | 2 | 618 |
| Site Engineer (Pad & Structures) | 1 | 309 |
* 309 contracts currently in this phase · ~2472 volunteer seats required network-wide for this phase alone
P6 — Finishes, signage & dual-use optimisation
Weeks 41–46Deliverables: Wayfinding, Customer desk, Lighting, Agri/construction bay marks
| Role | Per station (contract) | Network demand now* |
|---|---|---|
| Site Build Volunteer | 3 | 927 |
| Passenger & Pilot Host | 2 | 618 |
| Community & Comms Volunteer | 1 | 309 |
| Agri & Multi-Purpose Ops Support | 1 | 309 |
* 309 contracts currently in this phase · ~2163 volunteer seats required network-wide for this phase alone
P7 — Snagging, certification & full operations handover
Weeks 47–52Deliverables: Snag list closed, As-built pack, Ops SOP signed, Station Manager acceptance
| Role | Per station (contract) | Network demand now* |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Administrator | 1 | 309 |
| Station Manager | 1 | 309 |
| Operations Lead | 1 | 309 |
| Safety & Anti-Collision Observer | 1 | 309 |
| Revenue & Records Clerk | 1 | 309 |
| HSE Build Officer | 1 | 309 |
* 309 contracts currently in this phase · ~1854 volunteer seats required network-wide for this phase alone
How this aligns with the 3-month volunteer program
- ◆ A 90-day internship covers part of one or two contract phases depending on start date.
- ◆ Volunteers pick a role required by the active phase at their preferred region (see application form).
- ◆ Daily timed tasks on the Flyriders dashboard match that role (build + ops roles).
- ◆ Temporary power phase (P3) is when charge/swap revenue starts while later phases finish the permanent station.
- ◆ Station Manager / Ops roles peak at handover (P7) as the node goes fully operational.