Flight Test Site Manager

The role

Lead the daily operations of flight-test activities at remote test locations supporting multiple unmanned aircraft programs. Coordinate personnel, equipment, facilities and range requirements, and act as the main link between remote test operations and company leadership.

What you will do

• Support daily flight-test site operations across multiple programs
• Serve as primary operational contact for assigned remote test locations
• Coordinate personnel, facilities, equipment and resources for test execution
• Maintain readiness of test-site facilities, ground-support equipment and infrastructure
• Coordinate site setup, mobilization, demobilization and equipment staging
• Coordinate daily personnel assignments with functional managers
• Serve as primary interface with range representatives and test-site authorities
• Ensure personnel follow safety, security, environmental and operational requirements
• Lead daily operational coordination meetings
• Develop standardized site operating procedures, checklists and resource-management processes

Required qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of experience in flight-test, aviation, military test, aerospace operations or similar technical environments
• Experience coordinating personnel, equipment, facilities and operational resources
• Experience leading teams and managing complex operations in remote or geographically separated environments
• Understanding of operational safety, risk management and procedural compliance
• Ability to resolve problems independently, prioritize competing requirements and make time-sensitive decisions
• Strong organizational, leadership and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance options
• 401k with company match
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year
• 40 hours of sick time
• 12 annual company holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Before you apply

• All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States using the employment eligibility verification form
• The employer is a federal contractor and uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility

About the company

Zone 5 Technologies develops precision weapons, interceptors and unmanned aircraft systems for the United States and its allies. The company focuses on affordable, scalable autonomous solutions.