Deputy Director of Flight Operations

DZYNE Technologies • Irvine, CA

1d • $170,000 - $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Deputy Director of Flight Operations, Long Endurance UAS, is an experienced leader within the aerospace industry and has the responsibility, accountability and authority (RAA) to assist the Director with overall flight and field operations (i.e. Training and Operations) for the DZYNE Long Endurance UAS business unit. The Deputy Director of Flight Operations, Long Endurance UAS reports to the Director of Flight Operations and will act as an extension to build a diverse and engaged team (i.e. people management and career growth) for execution of strategic and tactical capabilities for flight operations.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in Operations, Support, and Sustainment of fielded systems as a DoD contractor
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience managing a growing team
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration (BBA/MBA), Management, Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, Aviation Science, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or UAS Operations, Aerospace Operations, Aviation Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience with an aviation or operations focus.
• DoD Secret Clearance Required, Top Secret Clearance Preferred

Nice To Haves

• Inspires, motivates and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Prior experience as a UAS pilot or maintainer
• Experience in training and operational manual creation
• Prior military service with deployment experience

Responsibilities

• Structure flight and field operations organizations to support missions requiring long-endurance UAS capabilities
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to establish and scale new operational sites
• Oversee the continued operations, performance, and readiness of all field sites
• Lead the development, release, and maintenance of flight and ground operations manuals
• Direct the creation of training curricula and manuals designed for DoD approval
• Ensure best‑in‑class operational processes, skills management, and training programs for pilots, GCS operators, and ground crews across military and commercial initiatives
• Maintain Flight and Ground Operating Procedures that meet customer, regulatory, and program requirements
• Manage deployment logistics, site activation activities, and operational support planning
• Recruit and develop field operations personnel to meet program and budget objectives
• Produce bases of estimate, schedules, staffing plans, and other operational inputs that support program execution and capture efforts

Benefits

• Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness.
• DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays.
• Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director