About the Role:

Wing is looking for an Assistant Chief Pilotto join our Flight Operations team. This role is based onsite in Dallas, Texas. As our Assistant Chief Pilot, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of autonomous aviation. Reporting directly to the Chief Pilot, you will inspire, lead, and empower our Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Managers and sUAS Flight Operators, ensuring operational excellence, mission readiness, and continuous team development across Wing's commercial drone delivery service. If you are an experienced leader with 8+ years of managing-high performing teams in safety-critical environments and are passionate about driving cutting-edge flight operations, we want to hear from you.

Note: This position is subject to Wing's Drug and Alcohol testing policy in accordance with company procedures and DOT/FAA regulatory requirements. Wing is a Zero Tolerance Drug Free Workplace. All prospective employees in FAA/DOT-regulated roles are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Any applicant applying to a FAA/DOT regulated role who has previously tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Wing

What You'll Do:

• Assist the Chief Pilot in overseeing the safe and compliant daily operation of Wing's delivery business in the United States, including ongoing commercial delivery operations and demonstrations/tests for regulators and other external stakeholders
• Work closely with the Chief Pilot to manage PIC operational performance, availability, readiness, and scheduling
• Work closely with the Chief Pilot to support Policy, Regulatory, Operations, and other teams
• Maintain qualification for and function as a Part 135 Pilot-in-Command for Wing's highly autonomous drone delivery service on a regular basis
• Function as a people manager for a team of 3-5 PIC Managers
• Enable professional and skill development of the PIC Managers and PICs on your team
• Assist the Chief Pilot with ensuring the readiness and availability of PIC Stations and Operations Rooms and associated equipment
• Facilitate onboarding of newly hired crew members
• Exercise specific delegated operational authority on behalf of the Chief Pilot or Director of Operations, including as a duty Remote Operations Control Center supervisor
• Directly support Wing's public and government outreach efforts
• Maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Travel within the United States (up to 20%) required and sometimes for extended periods

What You'll Need:

• 8+ years of experience with commercial/civil or public UAS operations or university-level education and training in civil UAS operations or military equivalent
• 5+ years of people management experience with 5+ direct reports or more in aviation, transportation, or other safety-critical operations
• 3+ years of experience as a PIC in Part 135 commercial drone delivery operations or equivalent, and a passion for aviation and the ongoing development of this new industry.
• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate. If applicable, Part 107 recurrent certificate: only the ALC-677 course is accepted
• Current driver's license and clean driving record within the last 36-months
• Must hold a valid FAA Third Class Medical Certificate (or higher) with an issuance date within the previous 36 months
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with an aviation regulatory framework
• A determination to recruit and foster the development of diverse teams
• Experience with technical or engineering record keeping methods and tools
• Experience working with web-based monitoring and control systems
• Ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English
• Ability to work a rotating 7-day schedule within crew duty time limits, including weekends and holidays
• Willingness to travel to complete initial and recurrent training
• Ability to work independently and in teams while still maintaining rigorous attention to detail
• Ability to maintain attention to detail for extended periods in a monitoring role
• Willing to meet Pilot Records Database (PRD) consent requirements

The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing's salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Salary Range

$140,000-$148,000 USD