Vp Of Production

Skyways Air Transportation Inc

Austin, TX, United States
On-site
Build production system from scratch
Lead factory operations and processes
Scale manufacturing for autonomous aircraft
Skyways is transitioning from prototype to full-rate production of fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft

Job Summary

  • Skyways is transitioning from prototype to full-rate production of fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft.
  • The VP of Production will build the entire production system including the factory, processes, team, and operating cadence.
  • This role requires a hands-on leader focused on execution to ensure aircraft are built reliably, repeatedly, and at scale.

Matching Summary

Skyways is transitioning from prototype to full-rate production of fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Build production system from scratch
  • Lead factory operations and processes
  • Scale manufacturing for autonomous aircraft
  • Manage team and operating cadence
  • Execute hands-on leadership in production

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with hybrid aircraft design
  • Background in FAA regulated environments
  • Familiarity with military logistics support
  • Track record of scaling fast-growing startups
  • Passion for building world's largest fleet

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience scaling manufacturing operations
  • Leadership background in aerospace or complex hardware
  • Ability to establish new production systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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