Drone Flight Ops Coordinator - Ground Support & Training

Socket.dev; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Wing is seeking a Flight Operations Support Coordinator to join the Flight Operations team across U.S. locations including Cincinnati, St. Louis, Memphis or Phoenix for a 36-month fixed-term contract.

The role focuses on scheduling Ground Support and Visual Observer crews, organizing compliance records, and coordinating trainings while supporting maintenance and equipment movements. The ideal candidate has 3+ years scheduling teams, 1+ year drone operations in the US, a valid Part 107

Qualifications

• 3+ years scheduling teams of 10+ people.
• 1+ year operational experience with Commercial Drone operations in the US.
• 1+ year of experience as a field technician or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Active 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Report to Wing Senior Flight Operations Support Manager or Regional Site Lead as assigned and work from the Wing regional central base or local crew base.
• Partner with Vendor Employee Team Leads to develop Ground Support and Visual Observer crew schedules for approval.
• Obtain required compliance records for vendor staff for the Wing Flight Operations training team.
• Identify initial and recurring training requirements for Vendor staff and coordinate with Wing Regional Lead and Wing Flight Operations training team to schedule trainings.
• Support Wing maintenance activities at Wing nests or at Wing's central maintenance facility.
• Support short-notice movement of Wing equipment under 35 lbs between Wing locations.
• Obtain and maintain qualifications as Wing Ground Support Operator and Visual Observer to occasionally support as business needs.
• Identify nest and crew equipment deficiencies and partner with Wing Flight Operations Regional Site Lead to obtain needed replacements.
• Operate a Wing provided vehicle to move between Wing locations up to 2 hours (60 miles) per day.
• Directly support Wing community affairs and government outreach efforts.

Skills

Team scheduling

Communication under pressure

Public interactions

Tools

Deputy

ServiceNow

Google Workspace

Job description

Wing is seeking a Flight Operations Support Coordinator to join the Flight Operations team across U.S. locations including Cincinnati, St. Louis, Memphis or Phoenix for a 36-month fixed-term contract.

The role focuses on scheduling Ground Support and Visual Observer crews, organizing compliance records, and coordinating trainings while supporting maintenance and equipment movements. The ideal candidate has 3+ years scheduling teams, 1+ year drone operations in the US, a valid Part 107