Flight Operations Manager - UAS & Mission Execution Lead

Platform Aerospace; Blackstone (VA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Platform Aerospace in Blackstone, VA seeks a Flight Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day aviation activities, mission planning, flight scheduling, and crew readiness, ensuring safe, compliant operations.

You will lead the Flight Integration and Support Team, supervise operational readiness, and maintain records, while coordinating with customers to enable demonstrations and evaluations.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or 7+ years aviation ops experience.
• FAA Part 107 and regulatory knowledge required.
• Experience coordinating flight schedules and crews.
• Strong risk management and safety mindset.

Aufgaben

• Manage day-to-day aviation activities, mission planning and flight scheduling.
• Oversee crew readiness, aircraft utilization, and operational compliance.
• Lead the Flight Integration and Support Team and supervise training.
• Maintain records, conduct risk assessments, and support investigations.

Kenntnisse

Flight operations coordination

FAA regulations knowledge

Operational risk management

Leadership & mentorship

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautics, Engineering, or related field

7+ years aviation operations experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Piccolo flight controllers

Jobbeschreibung

Platform Aerospace in Blackstone, VA seeks a Flight Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day aviation activities, mission planning, flight scheduling, and crew readiness, ensuring safe, compliant operations.

You will lead the Flight Integration and Support Team, supervise operational readiness, and maintain records, while coordinating with customers to enable demonstrations and evaluations.