Director of Flight Operations

About Us

DEXA is a fast-growing last-mile logistics company that uses airborne autonomous drones for local package delivery. Drone delivery provides low-cost same-day delivery for retailers nationwide that is contactless, safe, and eco-friendly.

Director of Operations (DO)

Dayton, OH

Dexa is looking for an experienced Director of Operations (DO) to manage flight operations for the company and ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient conduct of UAS operations. The DO is a required management position under 14 CFR Part 119 and is responsible for operational control, flight operations compliance, pilot training and qualification oversight, and coordination with the FAA and other governmental agencies on matters related to flight operations.

To be successful as a DO, the candidate should have strong aviation operations leadership experience, be able to work directly with senior management and FAA representatives, and be capable of building and managing a safe, compliant, and scalable flight operations organization.

• Report to the company President and serve as the company’s required management position responsible for UAS flight operations.
• Exercise operational control over daily flights, flight scheduling, and the execution of company flight operations.
• Ensure all company flight operations are conducted in a responsible manner, with the highest regard for safety, compliance, and service standards.
• Maintain a working relationship with the FAA Certificate Holding District Office and serve as the primary operations liaison with the FAA and other governmental agencies.
• Ensure compliance with the Air Carrier Certificate, Operations Specifications, General Operations Manual, applicable exemptions, and applicable 14 CFR Parts 91, 107, 119, and 135 requirements.
• Maintain a full working understanding of the materials and operational requirements applicable to the DO position under 14 CFR Part 119 and the company manuals.
• Establish policies, procedures, and standards that promote the safe, efficient, and economical conduct of company flight operations.
• Ensure flight operations personnel are properly trained, qualified, current, and authorized for their assigned duties.
• Designate qualified Remote Pilots in Command (RPICs) in accordance with company procedures and applicable FAA requirements.
• Determine which flights are operated under Part 135, Part 107, or another applicable authority, and ensure the planning and scheduling process clearly identifies the applicable regulatory basis for each flight.
• Ensure the RPIC and supporting personnel receive the information necessary to conduct each flight in accordance with the applicable regulatory authority and approved routes or areas of operation.
• Evaluate flight operations manpower, aircraft, facilities, equipment, and support requirements for adequacy.
• Coordinate with the Director of UAS Maintenance to ensure aircraft availability supports operational requirements within the limits of approved maintenance programs and capabilities.
• Ensure aircraft and facilities are available to conduct required training, qualification, testing, checking, and proficiency activities.
• Prepare and maintain proficiency records, flight schedules, reports, and correspondence pertaining to operations activities.
• Submit or coordinate required reports pertaining to flight crews and flight operations to the FAA.
• Ensure sufficient check pilots, instructors, evaluators, or other required personnel are trained and qualified to conduct required training, testing, and checking functions.
• Assume responsibility for assigned Operations Specifications duties, including applying for, receiving, maintaining, and coordinating changes to…