Director of Flight Operations Job at CHI Aviation, Howell, MI

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  • CHI Aviation
  • Howell, MI

Job Description

Job Description: Reports To: VP of Flight Ops CHI Aviation is seeking a Director of Flight Operations to join the team. Job Responsibilities: Establish operating procedures and policies. Manage a team of UAV pilots and contractors in CONUS and OCONUS operations. Responsible for the career development of flight operations personnel. Coordinate and approve test cards for UAV flight testing and demos. Coordinate and request FAA-restricted airspace as necessary. Make recommendations for product quality and reliability. Interact with customers and technical and production staff. Identify and pursue business development opportunities. Review schedules and budgets with program managers. Approve project expenses related to the execution of flight operations functions. Influence the overall objectives and long-range goals of the business. Acts as a principal investigator on Accident/Incident review committees. Supervises Unmanned Flight Operations Pilots and Contractors. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Minimum 6 years of experience in Tier 2,3 or 4 UAV flight operations. UAV flying and technical experience are required, and instructor experience is highly desired. Mission Commander (MC) and Air Vehicle Operator (AVO) certifications with Piccolo autopilot are required. OCONUS UAV deployment experience required. Experience and knowledge in OSHA and DCMA procedures and safety requirements. Minimum 2 years of personnel training, evaluating, and supervisory experience. Minimum 2 years of UAV testing experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required. Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. U.S. Citizen with a current passport. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employer participates in E-Verify. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Competitive wages - salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA): Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Job Ident #: Apply Now Company Details CHI Aviation 3679 Bowen Road Howell, Michigan 48855 USA 2 Open Jobs Available Follow CHI Aviation Construction Helicopters Inc. D/B/A CHI Aviation has been in business since 1980. CHI Aviation and it's subsidiaries operate light to heavy turbine helicopters and fixed wings. Benefits: 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & Long Term Disability Supported Manufacturers: Boeing, Sikorsky, Airbus, Bell, Bombardier Supported Models: CH-47D Chinook, S61N, Eurocopter AS332 L1 Super Puma, Eurocopter AS350 B3, 205A-1 ++, 212HP, King Air 200C (B200C) (Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated/distributed without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC) Share Apply Now Job Info Location Howells, Michigan, USA Type Permanent Travel Required Company Details CHI Aviation 3679 Bowen Road Howell, Michigan 48855 USA 2 Open Jobs Available Follow CHI Aviation Construction Helicopters Inc. D/B/A CHI Aviation has been in business since 1980. CHI Aviation and it's subsidiaries operate light to heavy turbine helicopters and fixed wings. Benefits: 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & Long Term Disability Supported Manufacturers: Boeing, Sikorsky, Airbus, Bell, Bombardier Supported Models: CH-47D Chinook, S61N, Eurocopter AS332 L1 Super Puma, Eurocopter AS350 B3, 205A-1 ++, 212HP, King Air 200C (B200C) #J-18808-Ljbffr CHI Aviation

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