Flight Operations Manager

Platform Aerospace

. Manage daily flight operations activities supporting customer and organizational requirements .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeBlackstone • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,900 - $131,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing flight operations, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, and coordinating flight scheduling and crew assignments. Proficient in operational risk management and capable of conducting mission risk assessments while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

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FAA Regulations KnowledgePart 107 Remote Pilot CertificateUAS Operations ExperienceFlight Scheduling CoordinationOperational Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Flight Operations ManagementMission PlanningOperational Performance MonitoringRisk AssessmentOperational Metrics MaintenanceCrew Assignment CoordinationTraining Material DevelopmentOperational Documentation SupportPhysical Requirements ComplianceIncident Investigation Support

Soft Skills

MentorshipProfessional DevelopmentSafety Culture PromotionAccountabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Piccolo Flight ControllersUAS PlatformsOperational Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Part 107 Remote Pilot CertificateDOT Physical

Industry Keywords

Aviation ManagementAeronauticsFAA ComplianceOperational ReadinessISR OperationsSAC-EC DocumentationCOA DocumentationAWR DocumentationIFC Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage daily flight operations activities supporting customer and organizational requirements
Coordinate flight scheduling, crew assignments, aircraft utilization, and mission execution
Ensure operational readiness of personnel, aircraft, and equipment
Monitor operational performance and implement process improvements
Maintain operational metrics and provide updates to the Director of CONUS Flight Operations
Conduct mission risk assessments and operational briefings
Ensure completion of pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight operational requirements
Operate UAS platforms as required
Modify mission plans to meet operational objectives while maintaining safety and compliance
Support customer demonstrations and operational evaluations
Assist with ground and flight instruction
Support flight operation planning and authority-to-operate documentation, including SAC-EC, COA, AWR, and IFC documentation
Contribute to training materials, lesson plans, and standard operating procedures
Serve as a subject matter expert for operational procedures and best practices
Manage operational staffing and schedules
Conduct performance reviews and provide mentorship and professional development opportunities
Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability
Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable government regulations
Conduct operational risk reviews and implement mitigation strategies
Maintain flight, training, and operational records
Support incident investigations and corrective action efforts
Perform other necessary or required duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautics, Engineering, or a related field; or a minimum of 7+ years of aviation operations experience in lieu of a degree
Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA required
Experience coordinating flight schedules, crew assignments, and operational resources in a dynamic environment
Working knowledge of FAA regulations, aviation safety programs, and operational risk management principles
Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance
Experience in deployed UAS ISR operations is preferred
Knowledge and extensive experience with Piccolo flight controllers preferred
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, including perceiving differences in wire cable colors; moving and/or lifting items such as ladders, tools, air tanks, test equipment, and other objects weighing up to 50 pounds; working aloft; and climbing ladders
Must be able to obtain a DOT physical