Senior UAS Operations Lead - Drone Fleet & Data

Oxy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxy, headquartered in Houston, is seeking an experienced UAS Operations Team Leader to guide drone programs across multiple operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and data integrity. You will lead certified pilots, manage fleet assets, and coordinate cross-functional teams with a focus on operational excellence.

Responsibilities include safety management, SOPs, training, and day-to-day oversight of mission execution, data processing, and asset integrity collaboration with operations

Qualifications

• Experience leading FAA Part 107 UAS programs and teams.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site drone operations.
• Strong safety, risk assessment, and compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily UAS flight operations and pre-mission planning.
• Lead safety, compliance, and incident investigation programs.
• Manage fleet ownership, maintenance, and readiness of UAS assets.

Skills

Leadership

UAS Operations

FAA Part 107

Safety Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Team Management

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

SAP PM

Flight Operations Software

Job description

Oxy, headquartered in Houston, is seeking an experienced UAS Operations Team Leader to guide drone programs across multiple operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and data integrity. You will lead certified pilots, manage fleet assets, and coordinate cross-functional teams with a focus on operational excellence.

Responsibilities include safety management, SOPs, training, and day-to-day oversight of mission execution, data processing, and asset integrity collaboration with operations