Wing
Assistant Chief Pilot
Salary
Job description
About Wing:
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About the Role:
Wing is looking for an Assistant Chief Pilot to join our Flight Operations team based in Dallas, TX. Your primary duty will be to function as a PIC people manager for Wing’s commercial drone delivery service, reporting to our Chief Pilot and ensuring the readiness, availability, and performance of the PIC Managers and PICs on your team. The ideal candidate has ten or more years of experience as a successful manager of small teams, 5 or more years of experience as a PIC in Part 135 commercial drone delivery operations, and a passion for aviation and the ongoing development of this new industry. This position is subject to Wing’s Drug and Alcohol testing policy in accordance with Wing’s procedures and DOT/ FAA regulatory requirements.
What You'll Do:
- Assist the Chief Pilot to oversee 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 Chief Pilot with ensuring the readiness and availability of PIC Stations and Operations Rooms and associated equipment
- Facilitate onboarding of newly hired crew members
- Directly support Wing 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 period
What You'll Need:
- 8+ years experience with commercial/civil or public UAS operations or university level education and training in civil UAS operations or military equivalent
- 3+ years experience people management experience of 5+ direct reports or more in aviation, transportation, or other safety critical operations
- 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
- Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate
- Current driver’s license and clean driving record within the last 36-months
- 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
- Able to maintain attention to detail for extended periods in a monitoring role
- Must hold a valid FAA Third Class Medical Certificate (or higher) with an issuance date within the previous 36 months
- 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.
Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.
