Director of Flight Operations, Launched Effects

DZYNE Technologies • Irvine, CA

1d • $170,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Flight Operations, Launched Effects is an experienced leader within the aerospace industry and has responsibility, accountability and authority (RAA) for overall flight and field operations (i.e. Training and Operations) for the DZYNE Launched Effects business unit. The Director of Flight Operations, Launched Effects reports to the Vice President of Advanced Programs and will act as an extension to build a and manage a high-performance team (i.e. people management and career growth) for execution of strategic and tactical 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 degree in engineering discipline or equivalent career experience
• Ability to hold a DoD Secret Clearance
• ITAR Requirement: This position requires the use of information which is subject to compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations/ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (or, green card holder), protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Applicants cannot be hired until they are qualified to have such access. Some positions due to U.S. Government contract requirements will require current U.S. Citizenship.

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

Responsibilities

• Structure flight and field operations organization to execute missions with Launched Effects requirements
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to set up new operational sites
• Oversee the continued operations of all sites
• Oversee the development, release, and maintenance of flight and ground operation manuals.
• Oversee the creation of training curriculums and manuals that can be approved by the DoD
• Ensure best in class flight operations processes, skills management and training for pilots, ground control station operators and ground crew for both military and commercial programs
• Maintain Flight and Ground Operating Procedures in accordance with customer requirements
• Coordinate deployment logistics, site activation, and support for operations.
• Recruit and staff the field operations team to satisfy division requirements within budget constrains
• Produce basis of estimates, schedules, and hiring plans necessary to support program execution and capture pursuits.

Benefits

• DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability.
• DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays.
• Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401K plan with an employer match.

What This Job Offers

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