General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Operations Leader I

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $75K — $95K *
San Angelo, TX 76904In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years of progressively complex technical experience.
  • Understanding of flight mission planning and risk management.
  • Strong leadership abilities for organizing and scheduling tasks.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills for effective engagement across all levels.
  • Valid FAA medical and ability to maintain an Active CBP security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate subordinate activities to meet training requirements and execute mission planning.
  • Develop accurate documentation and reports reflecting team activities.
  • Lead and oversee flight planning activities and ensure compliance with training tasks.
  • Administer and execute briefings, providing timely and accurate information.
  • Operate as a visual observer for aircraft, advising aircrew of potential hazards.
  • Facilitate UAS access coordination with airspace management.
  • Provide flight authorization and scheduling support for CBP missions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible working hours to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Operations Duty Specialist to join our GA-SI Aero Services Division in San Angelo, TX..

This position is responsible for providing oversight for facilitating flight planning, scheduling and mission monitoring activities and planning support services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • In accordance with organizational goals, and following established policies and procedures, coordinates subordinate activities to meet established training requirements as well as executes flight mission planning, briefs, and debriefs, and risk management.
  • Develops up to date accurate documentation and reports to reflect team activity.
  • May participate in the planning, selection, retention, and development of staff.
  • Represents the team to management and gives presentations as required.
  • Leads and provides oversight with facilitating flight planning, ensuring all required training and administrative tasks are complete.
  • Conducts risk management.
  • Administers and executes briefings.
  • Develops and presents accurate and timely reports and pre/post flight briefs.
  • May participate in the planning, selection, retention, and development of staff.
  • Operate as a visual observer at all times of aircraft while operating in specified airspace and advise the aircrew of hazards while the aircraft is flying.
  • Coordinates with applicable airspace to facilitate UAS access and utilization of necessary airspace to support operational requirements.
  • Provides flight authorization and scheduling support/qualified Aircrew, including preparing and updating, submission and oversight of CBP mission activities prior to execution.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a technical field as well as six or more years progressively complex technical experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Must demonstrate an understanding of mission deployment including flight mission planning, briefs and debriefs, risk management and U.S. deployment briefs training.
  • Leadership skills including organizing, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadline or milestones.
  • The ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
  • The ability to resolve non-routine management and problems.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings.
  • Good interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees and management.
  • The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Valid FAA medical.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an Active CBP security clearance.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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