Field Operations Lead — Demo Deployments & Logistics

Alta Ares; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Ares is seeking a hands-on field demonstration operations professional to ensure flawless client and partner demonstrations, from equipment prep to mission debrief. You will be the on-site go-to for pilots, operators, and engineers, handling logistics, site setup, and fleet readiness.

You will travel frequently, work independently and with teams, and move seamlessly between hardware checks and client interactions, while maintaining strict adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Military or defence sector experience preferred.
• Understanding of the defence ecosystem and sovereignty commitments.
• Versatile, resourceful, with ability to switch from manual tasks to client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify all equipment before mission; drones, ground control stations, batteries, tooling.
• Own operational and equipment checklists; update after each mission based on field feedback.
• Organise outbound shipments and equipment returns; coordinate with carriers and supply chain.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Field support

Documentation

Equipment maintenance

Flight operations support

Problem solving

Job description

Alta Ares is seeking a hands-on field demonstration operations professional to ensure flawless client and partner demonstrations, from equipment prep to mission debrief. You will be the on-site go-to for pilots, operators, and engineers, handling logistics, site setup, and fleet readiness.

You will travel frequently, work independently and with teams, and move seamlessly between hardware checks and client interactions, while maintaining strict adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.