Job Title: [redacted] Flight Forward UAS Assistant Chief Pilot Department: UAS Flight Operations Days: Monday - Friday Hours Per Week: 45 Commitment to Position: 1 year Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Flex Time: Yes Rotating Shifts: No Travel: Yes, occasional travel to gateway sites and original UAV manufacturers Job Freeze: No Work Location: 311 Clark Station Road, Fisherville, KY Manager: Jarrod Knowlden Work Environment: Office/Operations Our drone airline is the first to receive full Part 135 certification from the Federal Aviation Administration, and we’re flying fast toward new innovations and great customer experiences. We’re the first to fly commercial drone deliveries outside the visual line of sight?—and that opens up a whole new world of speed, convenience, safety, and better patient outcomes. Imagine the possibilities: from rapid transport of life-saving medical supplies, to accelerated door-to-door delivery of an online shopper’s holiday presents. Right now, we’re working to: • Expand drone delivery service to new hospitals and campus environments around the country • Add new services including residential and commercial drone deliveries • Partner with drone manufacturers to build drone hardware and software • Hire for all positions including management, drone pilots and repair technicians, engineering, IT, and more (Note: For pilots, we currently require Commercial Pilot certificate and Part 107 certificate) • Keep safety at the heart of everything we do, with air and ground-based, detect-and-avoid technology We’re just getting started. Want to learn how to be a part of the [redacted] Flight Forward vision Job Summary: The [redacted] Flight Forward Assistant Chief Remote Pilot manages regional team members and operations. They must have extensive knowledge of [redacted]FF drone systems and manuals. They will provide support to maintenance, training, operations, and represent [redacted]FF to external organizations. This position is responsible for adhering to FAA regulation, and [redacted]FF policies and procedures while ensuring safety and efficiency with drone operations. This position must have excellent management qualities and be able to qualify and instruct as a check airman for Part 135 drone operations. Previous instructor experience preferred. Some travel will be required. Job Description: Duties include representing as the UAV fleet system and manuals subject matter expert while assisting instructors with writing of UAV fleet manuals. Qualify as instructor to assist successful implementation of site readiness. Collaborate with operation centers to manage day-to-day flight operations. Attend meetings with external organizations (e.g., FAA, National Aeronautics, and Space Administration, etc.) to represent [redacted]FF. Conducts performance site evaluations in a consistent, fair, and objective manner to encourage continuous performance improvement. Required Skills: Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate, hold a current Remote Pilot Certificate, current Second Class Medical Certificate, valid passport, and have authorization to work in the United States. Extensive knowledge of UAV aircraft systems, manuals, UAV aircraft manufacturer manuals. Strong communications skills and the ability to represent [redacted]FF in various meetings with internal and external customers. Management and instructor experience is required. Must have Airman Experience. Preferred Skills: Airframe and Powerplant Certificate, Dispatch experience, and Instructor experience. Ability to utilize MS Office and Project software. Interpersonal Skills: Adaptable to new ideas, resourceful, and able to see the big picture with a growing and developing environment. Positive leadership skills required, which include good communication and listening skills. Ability to embrace change and new concepts OTHER CRITERIA Employer will not sponsor visas for position. Internal Candidates: Please make sure you are prepared to attach all required forms before applying: resume, QPR (Management only)/Appraisal (All other), and Career Development Form (Management only)/Attendance Record (All other). These forms must be attached before submitting the application for your manager’s approval. Applications must be approved before 12:00 midnight on the close date.