Reports To: VP of Flight Ops

CHI Aviation is seeking a Director of Flight Operations to join the team. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish operating procedures and policies.
• Manage a team of UAV pilots and contractors in CONUS and OCONUS operations.
• Responsible for the career development of flight operations personnel.
• Coordinate and approve test cards for UAV flight testing and demos.
• Coordinate and request FAA-restricted airspace as necessary.
• Make recommendations for product quality and reliability.
• Interact with customers and technical and production staff.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities.
• Review schedules and budgets with program managers.
• Approve project expenses related to the execution of flight operations functions.
• Influence the overall objectives and long-range goals of the business.
• Acts as a principal investigator on Accident/Incident review committees.
• Supervises Unmanned Flight Operations Pilots and Contractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Tier 2,3 or 4 UAV flight operations.
• UAV flying and technical experience are required, and instructor experience is highly desired.
• Mission Commander (MC) and Air Vehicle Operator (AVO) certifications with Piccolo autopilot are required.
• OCONUS UAV deployment experience required.
• Experience and knowledge in OSHA and DCMA procedures and safety requirements.
• Minimum 2 years of personnel training, evaluating, and supervisory experience.
• Minimum 2 years of UAV testing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. Citizen with a current passport.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employer participates in E-Verify.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Competitive wages – salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm 

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA):https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm 

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm