Director of Aircraft Operations
Lumicity, California, MO, United States
My client is an innovative, cutting-edge aerospace startup developing next-gen aircraft that will help shape the future of flight! They\'re hiring a
Director of Aircraft Operations
to own
maintenance and flight test operations
for an
experimental aircraft fleet , along with day-to-day management of
prototyping hangar facilities . This is a highly hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in flight test environments and can keep an experimental program moving safely, efficiently, and with clean documentation. Responsibilities
Own operations and facilities for an experimental aircraft fleet, including maintenance and inspections, and supporting flight test planning/execution. Hire, manage, and coordinate technicians, test pilots, flight test engineers, and contractors. Maintain aircraft documentation and airworthiness documentation (manuals, logs, renewals). Run hangar operations (organization, inventory, shipping/receiving, safety, access control). Train staff on hangar and aircraft procedures. Participate in Test and Flight Readiness Reviews. Partner with engineering to support experimental modifications, ground testing, and flight testing. Additional Scope (preferred)
Lead flight test planning, data analysis, and test execution in partnership with engineering leadership Own experimental modifications in collaboration with A&P, engineering, and contractors Lead ground and flight test operations alongside engineering and test pilots Required
8+ years in aircraft maintenance and operations supporting experimental aircraft. Ownership of hangar / maintenance facility operations (safety, tooling, inventory, access, workflows) People leadership: experience managing Test Pilots, Mechanics, and Technicians Strong documentation discipline: aircraft logs, manuals, and airworthiness recordkeeping Experience interfacing with DARs and supporting airworthiness / certification activities Pilot ratings and experimental aircraft flight experience (test pilot experience is a plus!) A&P certification (IA strongly preferred) Exposure to electrified aircraft Experience working around high voltage / high-power systems and associated safety procedures Hands-on electrical prototyping and test experience Apply ASAP to take advantage of this opportunity!
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Director of Aircraft Operations
to own
maintenance and flight test operations
for an
experimental aircraft fleet , along with day-to-day management of
prototyping hangar facilities . This is a highly hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in flight test environments and can keep an experimental program moving safely, efficiently, and with clean documentation. Responsibilities
Own operations and facilities for an experimental aircraft fleet, including maintenance and inspections, and supporting flight test planning/execution. Hire, manage, and coordinate technicians, test pilots, flight test engineers, and contractors. Maintain aircraft documentation and airworthiness documentation (manuals, logs, renewals). Run hangar operations (organization, inventory, shipping/receiving, safety, access control). Train staff on hangar and aircraft procedures. Participate in Test and Flight Readiness Reviews. Partner with engineering to support experimental modifications, ground testing, and flight testing. Additional Scope (preferred)
Lead flight test planning, data analysis, and test execution in partnership with engineering leadership Own experimental modifications in collaboration with A&P, engineering, and contractors Lead ground and flight test operations alongside engineering and test pilots Required
8+ years in aircraft maintenance and operations supporting experimental aircraft. Ownership of hangar / maintenance facility operations (safety, tooling, inventory, access, workflows) People leadership: experience managing Test Pilots, Mechanics, and Technicians Strong documentation discipline: aircraft logs, manuals, and airworthiness recordkeeping Experience interfacing with DARs and supporting airworthiness / certification activities Pilot ratings and experimental aircraft flight experience (test pilot experience is a plus!) A&P certification (IA strongly preferred) Exposure to electrified aircraft Experience working around high voltage / high-power systems and associated safety procedures Hands-on electrical prototyping and test experience Apply ASAP to take advantage of this opportunity!
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