Assistant Chief Pilot

The role

The Assistant Chief Pilot will help lead Wing's flight operations team for its commercial drone delivery service in the United States. The role includes managing and developing a team of Pilot-in-Command Managers and flight operators, and flying as a Part 135 Pilot-in-Command.

What you will do

• Assist the Chief Pilot in overseeing the safe and compliant daily operation of Wing's delivery business in the United States
• Manage Pilot-in-Command operational performance, availability, readiness and scheduling
• Support Policy, Regulatory, Operations and other teams
• Maintain qualification as a Part 135 Pilot-in-Command on a regular basis
• Manage a team of 3-5 PIC Managers
• Develop the professional and skill growth of PIC Managers and PICs
• Ensure readiness of PIC Stations, Operations Rooms and equipment
• Onboard newly hired crew members
• Act as a duty Remote Operations Control Center supervisor with delegated authority
• Support Wing's public and government outreach efforts

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with commercial/civil or public UAS operations, or university-level education and training in civil UAS operations, or military equivalent
• 5+ years of people management experience with 5+ direct reports in aviation, transportation or other safety-critical operations
• 3+ years as a PIC in Part 135 commercial drone delivery operations or equivalent
• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate; if applicable, Part 107 recurrent certificate (only the ALC-677 course is accepted)
• Valid FAA Third Class Medical Certificate (or higher) issued within the previous 36 months
• Extensive knowledge and experience with an aviation regulatory framework
• Experience with technical or engineering record keeping methods and tools
• Experience working with web-based monitoring and control systems
• Ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English
• Ability to work a rotating 7-day schedule within crew duty time limits, including weekends and holidays
• Willingness to travel to complete initial and recurrent training
• Ability to work independently and in teams with rigorous attention to detail

Nice to have

• A determination to recruit and foster the development of diverse teams

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits

Before you apply

• Subject to Wing's Drug and Alcohol testing policy and DOT/FAA regulatory requirements
• Wing is a Zero Tolerance Drug Free Workplace; all applicants in FAA/DOT-regulated roles are subject to pre-employment drug testing
• Applicants who previously tested positive on a required drug or alcohol test at a former employer are ineligible for employment with Wing

About the company

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. It designs, builds and operates its own aircraft and offers drone delivery services on two continents, and is part of Alphabet.