Supervisor, Field Operations

Summary

The Supervisor, Field Operations will be responsible for managing team members in day-to-day operations, as well as conducting and supervising Flight and Demonstration Operations as required.

• Provide direct supervision to team of Air Vehicle Operators
• Performs facilities, safety, environmental, and operational planning with the USG representative for flight events
• Identifies design, operational and training deficiencies and recommends improvements
• Assist Flight Standards Team with curriculum and training updates and implementation
• Assist Manager, Flight Operations with developing plans and policies
• Manages team schedule identified from flight operations management
• Assist Flight Operations Manager in collaborating with Engineering and Program Management
• Manage, oversee and monitor team performance and development through formal and informal feedback sessions including the completion of performance evaluations, performance improvement plans, and development plans
• Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance
• Review and approve employee time cards and expense reports
• Other duties as assigned

• 5+ years’ direct experience in Field Operations team
• 2+ years’ experience managing teams, processes or projects
• Operational / Flight Test experience with small, medium or large UAS
• Demonstrated understanding of military tactics, operations, GPS and Navigation utilizing map and compass
• Experienced interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, blueprint or sketches
• Demonstrated basic computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Works well with little or no supervision and exercise independent judgment on a regular basis
• Ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules
• Clean driving record in order to drive company vehicles is required
• Required to pass FAA Part 107 training
• Must pass and maintain a medical and dental exam for deployment(s)
• Because of various out-of-area training/maintenance requirements, must be available on both short and long-term deployments away from home, both CONUS and OCONUS consisting of up to 75% travel

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Bachelor’s Degree in Unmanned Aircraft Operations or relevant field
• Previous experience managing a growing team
• Project Management Experience; PMP Certification highly preferred
• Prior military instructor/Special Operations experience highly desirable
• Prefer Special Forces, SEAL, Special Tactics, Ranger, Force Recon / MARSOC, Scout, Forward Observer, TACP, or Aviation backgrounds
• Prior hobby experience with Remote Controlled (RC) aircraft helpful but not required
• Has strong communication skills as well as interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others across disciplines
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills with which to solve various degrees of complex problems
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Strong communication, active listening, judgement, decision-making, critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and presentation skills
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Inspires, motivates and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation, while helping others deal with the effects…