Assistant Chief Pilot
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- leadership & management, operations
- Experience
- entry
- Organization Types
- aerospace, startups, logistics & supply chain
- Location
- Durham
- Posted Date
- Company
- Wing
- Salary
- USD140,000.0 - USD148,000.0 annual
AI Summary
Job Description
Assist the Chief Pilot in overseeing safe and compliant daily operations of Wing's delivery business in the US. Manage PIC operational performance, availability, and scheduling. Support various teams, maintain Part 135 PIC qualifications, and manage a team of PIC Managers. Facilitate crew onboarding, supervise remote operations, and support public outreach efforts.
Hard Requirements
- 8+ years of experience with commercial/civil or public UAS operations or equivalent education/training
- 5+ years of people management experience with 5+ direct reports in aviation, transportation, or safety-critical operations
- 3+ years of experience as a PIC in Part 135 commercial drone delivery operations or equivalent
- Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate (ALC-677 accepted for recurrent)
- Current driver's license and clean driving record (last 36 months)
- Valid FAA Third Class Medical Certificate (or higher) issued within the last 36 months
- Extensive knowledge and experience with aviation regulatory framework
- Experience with technical or engineering record keeping methods and tools
- Experience working with web-based monitoring and control systems
- Ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English
- Ability to work a rotating 7-day schedule within crew duty time limits
- Willingness to travel for initial and recurrent training
Soft Requirements
- Passion for aviation and developing new industries
- Determination to recruit and foster diverse teams
- Willingness to travel up to 20% within the US
- Ability to work independently and in teams with rigorous attention to detail
- Ability to maintain attention to detail for extended periods in a monitoring role
- Willingness to meet Pilot Records Database (PRD) consent requirements