Flight Ops Lead
Boise, Idaho
Operations /
Full-Time /
On-site
Who Are We?
Have you recently found yourself in the middle of a hostile robot takeover? Are your loved ones being farmed as an inefficient power source because of your favorable views toward humanity? Join us and take your stand in protecting humans from bad robots. We formed a rebel enclave to provide world-class counter-autonomous systems, products, and services to support the United States and foreign allied governments, civilian critical infrastructure, and public venues.
Our team designs and builds world-class Counter-Robot systems to provide persistent protection across varied threat environments and mission sets. We manage the entire Counter-Robot kill chain from detection through countermeasures.
We aim to protect humans and property from autonomous and remotely piloted, uncrewed systems (UxS) threats.
What You'll Do
We are seeking an experienced Flight Ops Lead to join our team. As the Flight Ops Lead, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing our UAS operations, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, and executing mission plans in various software environments. Additionally, you will be involved in building, assembling, and maintaining drones, as well as training and supervising other pilots.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage UAS operations, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of missions.
- Maintain a Part 107 pilot license and stay up-to-date with current FAA regulations pertaining to UAS operations.
- Program UAS mission plans using multiple software platforms to ensure successful execution of operational objectives.
- Program auto-pilot drones for optimal performance and mission efficiency.
- Build and assemble drones of class 1-3, including both multi-rotor and fixed-wing configurations, ensuring their proper functionality and adherence to specifications.
- Write comprehensive mission briefs and summaries, including operational details, flight plans, and risk assessments.
- Manage drone inventory, including tracking, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Demonstrate expertise in flying multiple types of UAS, leveraging at least three years of experience to perform operations effectively and safely.
- Oversee and train other pilots, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance operational capabilities.
- Utilize your familiarity with GNSS systems to optimize UAS positioning and navigation during missions.
- Continually update flight operations policies and manuals based on lessons learned and best practices for UAS operations.
- Utilize subject matter expertise and familiarity with FAA regulations to obtain BVLOS waiver for UAS operations.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills, ensuring effective coordination between team members and stakeholders.
- Work in remote locations as necessary to support field operations, including collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Skilled in programming auto-pilot drones for efficient and accurate mission execution.
- Strong ability to write detailed and concise mission briefs and summaries.
- Must be disciplined and a self-starter capable of taking initiative to produce results with minimal oversight and direction.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, demanding environment with high ambiguity.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Competence in managing drone inventory and providing maintenance support.
Education & Experience
- Hold a valid Part 107 pilot license.
- In depth knowledge of FAA regulations governing UAS operations.
- Proficient in programming UAS mission plans using multiple software platforms.
- Experience building and assembling drones of class 1-3, including both multi-rotor and fixed-wing configurations.
- Minimum of three years' experience flying multiple types of UAS.
- Ability to work in remote locations and adapt to changing environments.
- Familiarity with GNSS systems and their applications in UAS operations.
- Must be a U.S citizen and able to obtain a secret security clearance.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Travel Requirements
- Travel expected up to 35% based on needs of the Operations team.
Other Requirements
- It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to have a legal right to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization and DoD Clearance.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits
- 401K retirement plan with automatic 3% employer contribution regardless of employee contribution amount
- Opportunity to lead and shape high-performing technical teams
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment with a focus on professional development
$70,000 - $95,000 a year
The High Point Aerotechnologies pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
High Point Aerotechnologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This, of course, only applies to humans. We have strict policies against the hiring of Robots.
