CareerPlan

Assistant Chief Pilot

Durham, North CarolinaFull-time$140k2026-09-23 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead flight operations for autonomous drone delivery, managing PIC Managers and ensuring operational excellence for Wing's commercial service.

Role type

Senior leadership IC (Assistant Chief Pilot)

Builds

Commercial drone delivery service for last-mile logistics

Domain

Aviation / UAS / Logistics

Required skills

UAS operations management, Part 135 PIC experience, team leadership (5+ reports), regulatory compliance, safety-critical operations, technical record keeping, web-based monitoring systems

Preferred skills

Military UAS experience, engineering background, diverse team recruitment

Technologies

Part 135, Part 107, Remote Operations Control Center, Pilot Records Database

Responsibilities

Oversee safe and compliant daily drone operations, manage PIC operational performance and scheduling, support Policy and Regulatory teams, function as a Part 135 PIC, lead a team of 3-5 PIC Managers, facilitate crew onboarding, exercise delegated operational authority, support public and government outreach, travel within the US

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management