Assistant Chief Pilot: Autonomous Drone Delivery Leader

Socket.dev; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Wing is seeking an Assistant Chief Pilot to join our Flight Operations team in Dallas, Texas. You will lead PIC Managers and sUAS Operators, ensuring safe, compliant daily operations, and ongoing readiness for regulators and external stakeholders.

With 8+ years in safety-critical aviation and 5+ years of people management, you will mentor a 3-5 person team, oversee training, and coordinate travel as needed. A current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate and valid medical are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with commercial/civil or public UAS operations or university-level education and training in civil UAS operations or military equivalent.
• 5+ years of people management experience with 5+ direct reports or more in aviation, transportation, or other safety-critical operations.
• 3+ years of experience as a PIC in Part 135 commercial drone delivery operations or equivalent, and a passion for aviation and the ongoing development of this new industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Pilot in overseeing the safe and compliant daily operation of Wing’s delivery business in the United States, including ongoing commercial delivery operations and demonstrations/tests for regulators and other external stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Chief Pilot to manage PIC operational performance, availability, readiness, and scheduling.
• Work closely with the Chief Pilot to support Policy, Regulatory, Operations, and other teams.
• Maintain qualification for and function as a Part 135 Pilot-in-Command for Wing’s highly autonomous drone delivery service on a regular basis.
• Function as a people manager for a team of 3-5 PIC Managers
• Enable professional and skill development of the PIC Managers and PICs on your team
• Assist the Chief Pilot with ensuring the readiness and availability of PIC Stations and Operations Rooms and associated equipment
• Facilitate onboarding of newly hired crew members
• Exercise specific delegated operational authority on behalf of the Chief Pilot or Director of Operations, including as a duty Remote Operations Control Center supervisor
• Directly support Wing’s public and government outreach efforts
• Maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Travel within the United States (up to 20%) required and sometimes for extended periods

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

University-level education in civil UAS operations

Job description

Wing is seeking an Assistant Chief Pilot to join our Flight Operations team in Dallas, Texas. You will lead PIC Managers and sUAS Operators, ensuring safe, compliant daily operations, and ongoing readiness for regulators and external stakeholders.

With 8+ years in safety-critical aviation and 5+ years of people management, you will mentor a 3-5 person team, oversee training, and coordinate travel as needed. A current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate and valid medical are required.