Jefe de Operaciones de Vuelo con Drones — Remoto

Placements24; Santiago de Querétaro; Hybrid; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings options

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Gerente de Operaciones de Vuelo Remoto (Drones) to lead the remote operations team in Mexico. The role focuses on planning, safety, and successful delivery of drone projects across various domains from surveying to infrastructure inspection.

The ideal candidate has a strong aviation operations background, expert knowledge of DGAC regulations, and proven experience managing geographically dispersed teams in a remote setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Aerospace Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in aviation operations, with at least 3 years in commercial drone operations management.
• Experience managing remote teams and geographically dispersed operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of remote drone flight operations across various projects.
• Develop and implement operational procedures, safety protocols, and contingency plans for drone missions.
• Ensure full compliance with drone regulations (e.g., DGAC) in Mexico.
• Manage and mentor a team of remote drone pilots and operations coordinators.
• Coordinate with clients to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Conduct pre-mission planning, risk assessments, and airspace authorization checks.
• Monitor live flight data and manage real-time operational adjustments as needed.
• Oversee post-flight analysis, data processing, and reporting.
• Manage the maintenance and inventory of drone equipment and software.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in drone technology and regulations.

Skills

Aviation operations

Remote team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Flight planning

Risk management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Tools

Flight planning software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Gerente de Operaciones de Vuelo Remoto (Drones) to lead the remote operations team in Mexico. The role focuses on planning, safety, and successful delivery of drone projects across various domains from surveying to infrastructure inspection.

The ideal candidate has a strong aviation operations background, expert knowledge of DGAC regulations, and proven experience managing geographically dispersed teams in a remote setup.