Flight-Test Range Operations Lead

Speedrun Talent Network; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Range Operations Officer to support the daily operation, readiness, and sustainment of its flight-test ranges. The role ensures that range facilities, equipment, consumables, access controls, required notifications, and operational records are prepared for safe range operations.

Reporting to the Range Operations Manager, the Officer coordinates with Airport Operations, the Flight Test Director, Maintenance, Engineering, and visitors; maintains NOTAMs and range logs;

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aviation operations, airport operations, flight test, UAS operations or similar high-tempo environment.
• Understanding of aviation safety, NOTAMs, weather, and operational documentation.
• Ability to work independently with disciplined records and clear radio/phone communication.
• Comfort working outdoors around aircraft, fuel, and high-noise operations.

Responsibilities

• Open, inspect, configure, and close the range for scheduled test activity and maintain readiness logs.
• Verify NOTAMs, airport coordination, site access, weather data, safety gear, and signage before testing.
• Coordinate daily with Airport Ops, Flight Test Director, Maintenance, Engineering, and visitors.
• Maintain NOTAM tracker and notify manager of upcoming or expired NOTAMs.
• Monitor range vehicles, fuel, POL, equipment, and arrange replenishment or repair as needed.
• Coordinate fuel deliveries, vehicle servicing, and range equipment rentals for tests.
• Inspect test areas, hangar, roads, fencing, lighting, and storage; document discrepancies.
• Support test-day briefs with range status, weather, access, and emergency readiness.
• Maintain range maps, contact lists, service records, and control templates.
• Act as Range Safety Officer when required and support emergency-response readiness.

Skills

Aviation operations

Airport operations

Flight test

UAS operations

Military range operations

Logistics

Maintenance operations

High-tempo environment

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Range Operations Officer to support the daily operation, readiness, and sustainment of its flight-test ranges. The role ensures that range facilities, equipment, consumables, access controls, required notifications, and operational records are prepared for safe range operations.

Reporting to the Range Operations Manager, the Officer coordinates with Airport Operations, the Flight Test Director, Maintenance, Engineering, and visitors; maintains NOTAMs and range logs;