Assistant Site Lead, Flight Test Operations

7 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
Skyline Eco-Adventures

Skyline Eco-Adventures

Skyline Eco Adventures is a company that provides zipline adventure tours in Hawaii. They are committed to having a positive impact on the natural world by operating in a sustainable manner and supporting environmental and cultural preservation efforts.

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
11-50
Founded 2002

Description

  • Lead daily flight test operations, including briefings, readiness checks, and safe execution of test activities.
  • Manage and develop the Ground Test Operator team through hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
  • Own site readiness by coordinating facilities, equipment, layout, and operational needs with internal teams and vendors.
  • Partner with engineering, safety, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to plan and execute complex test campaigns.
  • Improve procedures, tooling, and workflows to increase test throughput, repeatability, reliability, and safety.
  • Serve as acting Site Lead when needed and direct site operations while aligning cross-functional priorities.
  • Represent Flight Test Operations during facility visits for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

  • Experience leading teams in aviation, aerospace, robotics, drone operations, military operations, or similarly complex operational environments.
  • Experience managing operational execution in fast-paced, safety-critical environments.
  • Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
  • Excellent operational judgment and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Proven ability to drive process improvements and execute cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to balance tactical execution with longer-term operational planning.
  • Experience working in flight test, experimental flight operations, or prototype development (preferred).
  • FAA Part 107 certificate or pilot certificates (preferred).
  • Experience supporting facility or infrastructure development (preferred).
  • Experience working directly with engineering organizations (preferred).
  • Familiarity with autonomous aircraft or robotic systems (preferred).

Benefits

  • Starting cash range of $105,000 to $140,000.
  • Equity compensation may be included.
  • Overtime pay may be included.
  • Discretionary annual or performance bonuses may be included.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Additional benefits may be included.

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