Head Of Drone Operations

Doordashusa

San Francisco, CA, United States
Base: $155,800—$229,100 usd; bonus/equity: opportu...
On-site
Faa part 135 compliance
Develop and implement sops
Lead flight operations team
As the Director of Drone Operations, you will oversee all aspects of drone flight operations, ensuring full compliance with FAA Part 135 regulations and company safety protocols

Job Summary

  • As the Director of Drone Operations, you will oversee all aspects of drone flight operations, ensuring full compliance with FAA Part 135 regulations and company safety protocols.
  • Lead the operations team through immense scaling, with the chief pilot and director of maintenance reporting to you.
  • Collaborate with engineering and technology teams to enhance operational capabilities and work closely with our commercial operations lead.

Matching Summary

As the Director of Drone Operations, you will oversee all aspects of drone flight operations, ensuring full compliance with FAA Part 135 regulations and company safety protocols.

Salary

Base: $155,800—$229,100 USD; Bonus/Equity: opportunities for equity grants; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), parental leave, wellness benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • FAA Part 135 compliance
  • Develop and implement SOPs
  • Lead flight operations team
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Risk assessment and safety management

Nice-to-have

  • Shape future of drone delivery
  • Build team from ground up
  • High-impact team leadership
  • Fast-paced innovative environment

Key Requirements

  • FAA Part 135 operational experience
  • Part 107 certification
  • 1,000+ logged UAS flight hours
  • Strong understanding of FAA regulations
  • Experience leading aviation teams

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