Senior sUAS Fleet & Flight Operations Lead

Canvas; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas in Florida seeks an experienced sUAS operations professional to lead mission training and testing for indoor and outdoor environments. You will oversee flight maneuvers, launch/recovery, and safety for quadrotor and fixed-wing platforms, coordinating with ATC and test teams to meet mission objectives.

The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication, airworthiness management, and operator training under military and federal directives, focusing on NOTAMs, COA constraints, currency tracking, and

Qualifications

• Experience operating sUAS in government or military environments.
• Knowledge of flight test procedures and safety standards.
• Familiarity with NOTAMs, COA constraints, and range safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage sUAS operations, maintenance, and training for indoor workshops and outdoor test ranges.
• Execute and oversee flight maneuvers, launch/recovery, and safety for quadrotor and fixed-wing sUAS.
• Plan and conduct safe launch and recovery procedures at runways, unimproved fields, and austere sites.
• Coordinate with Air Traffic Control (ATC), range safety, and test teams; interpret NOTAMs/TFRs and navigate COA constraints.
• Maintain real-time communication with test directors, payload specialists, and data analysts to ensure mission objectives are met.
• Direct 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and mechanical fabrication for fleet support and custom payload integration.
• Maintain airworthiness, inventory, and compliance records; oversee spares, battery management, and vendor repairs.
• Administer operator training, qualification, and compliance with military/federal directives and Training & Evaluation Plans (TEPs).
• Track and verify operator currency, medical clearances, and flight records.
• Perform pre-flight inspections, ground hazard assessments, and immediate troubleshooting prior to launch.
• Inspect, service, and document maintenance for ground operational equipment, including vehicles, trailers, generators, and field shelters.
• Lift and transport equipment up to 50 lbs; stand for extended periods during flight operations.

Skills

sUAS operations

ATC coordination

NOTAMs/TFRs interpretation

3D printing & rapid prototyping

airworthiness & compliance

medical clearances

Tools

3D CAD/slicing software

3D printer operation

GCS setup & avionics troubleshooting

Job description

Canvas in Florida seeks an experienced sUAS operations professional to lead mission training and testing for indoor and outdoor environments. You will oversee flight maneuvers, launch/recovery, and safety for quadrotor and fixed-wing platforms, coordinating with ATC and test teams to meet mission objectives.

The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication, airworthiness management, and operator training under military and federal directives, focusing on NOTAMs, COA constraints, currency tracking, and