Flight Test Operations Manager: Instrumentation & Scheduling

DCS Corporation; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a seasoned Flight Test Instrumentation Manager to lead the Task Order’s engineering team and coordinate aircraft flight test assets for NAVY/Marine Corps missions.

You will supervise technical staff, make staffing decisions, ensure safety and security compliance (NAMP/NAVAIR 3710.1G), manage shifts, train personnel, and liaise with government and contractor stakeholders to deliver on-time flight schedules and test events.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or higher with relevant aircraft instrumentation experience.
• Experience leading staff on flight/test operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Task Order direct work and staff allocation for Navy/MC customer.
• Supervise technical staff, hire and assign within Operations for flight test assets.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security and quality regulations (NAMP & NAVAIRINST 3710.1G).
• Lead and complete F/A-18 instrumentation tasks using engineering drawings and publications.
• Coordinate with managers and leads to provide seamless customer support and flight scheduling.

Skills

Team leadership

Security clearance

Time management

Communication

Education

BS/BA Degree

Tools

AMPSS system

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Adobe PDF

Job description

DCS Corp in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a seasoned Flight Test Instrumentation Manager to lead the Task Order’s engineering team and coordinate aircraft flight test assets for NAVY/Marine Corps missions.

You will supervise technical staff, make staffing decisions, ensure safety and security compliance (NAMP/NAVAIR 3710.1G), manage shifts, train personnel, and liaise with government and contractor stakeholders to deliver on-time flight schedules and test events.