Project Manager, North America Flight Ops

Appone; Centennial (CO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vexcel Imaging US Inc. in Boulder, CO is seeking a Lead Flight Operations to manage day-to-day aerial data collection across North America. You will coordinate aircraft, crews, and vendors, balancing schedules, quality, and cost while driving improvements in flight operations.

This role is remote-friendly within the U.S. but primarily operates from the Boulder office. Ideal candidates have experience overseeing multi-crews, strong geospatial knowledge, and proficiency with GIS tools, SQL, and

Qualifications

• Experience managing field operations with multiple crews, vendors, or partners.
• Familiarity with geospatial data formats such as GeoJSON, KML, CSV, shapefiles, GeoPackages.
• SQL and general database knowledge.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with aerial survey, remote sensing, or aviation operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day aerial data collection operations across North America.
• Coordinate aircraft, crews, vendors, and priorities as conditions change.
• Balance schedule, quality, operational efficiency, and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement across flight operations.
• Monitor weather and operational conditions across active collection areas.
• Make real-time decisions to redirect aircraft and resolve conflicts.
• Review plans for accuracy before execution.
• Verify collected data meets planned coverage and quality requirements.

Skills

Field operations management

Geospatial data formats

SQL

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Aviation operations familiarity

GIS software

Jira

Excel

Tools

Jira

Excel

Job description

About the Organization Vexcel Imaging US Inc. is a technology company that manufactures market-leading aerial survey cameras. In addition, the Vexcel Data Program brings world class imagery to internet-scale cloud services with our imagery acquisition program.

We are imaging the world for companies to use the highest quality data to manage their businesses more efficiently. Our backbone is the best-in-class UltraCam hardware and software, our job is to work with worldwide partners to take this aerial imagery and build a scaled-out cloud service that supports commercial and government agencies. We are building on leading imagery and cloud technologies. If you are passionate about mapping and a high growth business this role is for you.

Description

Vexcel Data Program

Remote (U.S.-based)

Help lead the daily operation behind the world's largest aerial imagery program.

THE ROLE

• Lead day-to-day aerial data collection operations across North America.
• Determine what gets flown, by whom, and in what order.
• Coordinate aircraft, crews, vendors, and priorities as conditions change.
• Balance schedule, quality, operational efficiency, and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement across flight operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Run Daily Flight Operations

• Direct daily flying activities across company aircraft and third-party flight partners.
• Monitor weather and operational conditions across active collection areas.
• Make real-time decisions to redirect aircraft and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure collection assignments are completed as planned.

Plan and Assign Work

• Convert collection goals and weather forecasts into operational plans.
• Assign work across aircraft and flight partners.
• Manage schedule changes and reassignments.
• Review plans for accuracy before execution.

Protect Data Quality

• Verify collected data meets planned coverage and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate collection status throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track rework and maintain operational records.
• Support audit-ready documentation and reporting.

Manage Performance, Partners, and Cost

• Analyze aircraft utilization and operational efficiency.
• Review fleet and vendor performance.
• Manage relationships with outside flying partners.
• Resolve operational and performance issues.
• Review invoices and support cost forecasting.

Drive Operational Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Implement improved processes, automation, and technology solutions.
• Support planning tools, reporting enhancements, and system integrations.
• Leverage AI and automation to streamline workflows.

Position Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING

Core Qualifications

• Experience managing field operations involving multiple crews, vendors, or partners.
• Familiarity with geospatial data and common formats such as GeoJSON, KML, CSV, shapefiles, and GeoPackages.
• SQL and general database knowledge.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Sound judgment in dynamic operational environments.
• Familiarity with aerial survey, remote sensing, or aviation operations.
• Experience with GIS software, Jira, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flight-planning experience or the ability to learn quickly.
• Experience improving workflows through automation, software tools, AI, or system integrations.
• Programming experience and a track record of developing tools or process improvements.
• Experience with QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, TopoFlight, and TrackAir.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Vexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Location Boulder

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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