Senior Director, Flight Operations (V-BAT)
Shield AIDallasFull TimeEngineering
Remotely
operationsoperational excellenceaviation safetymission controlv bat
Job Description
📋 Description
- Lead and scale the Flight Operations org across Flight Test, Deployed Operations, Mission Control
- Establish governance and standards for all V-BAT operations within the Aircraft Division.
- Develop scalable, safe, and efficient V-BAT flight operations worldwide.
- Foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Oversee execution of developmental flight testing, missions, customer demos, and training events.
- Partner with Engineering, Aviation Sustainment, PM, BD, and leadership to align ops with product
🎯 Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Aerospace Engineering, Business, Ops Management, Military
- 15+ years in military aviation, commercial aerospace, defense, or advanced aviation operations.
- Experience leading large, multidisciplinary aviation organizations with senior leaders.
- Strong knowledge of aircraft operations, risk management, mission planning, aviation safety, and
- Ability to balance customer commitments, schedules, readiness, and business objectives.
- Experience developing operational strategy, governance, and scalable processes; exceptional
🎁 Benefits
- Full-time regular employee offer package with pay, bonus, benefits, and equity.
- Additional details on compensation discussed during offer.
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