Director of Flight Operations

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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.
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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.

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CHI Aviation

3679 Bowen Road

Howell, Michigan 48855 USA

www.chiaviation.com

11 Open Jobs Available

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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.

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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)

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Howells , Michigan, USA

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Company Details

CHI Aviation

3679 Bowen Road

Howell, Michigan 48855 USA

www.chiaviation.com

11 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)

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