Skyways
Aviation
HeadofFlight
“Head of Flight at Skyways. Skills: Flight operations, Flight testing, Autonomous aircraft, Aviation regulations. Own flight testing. Lead flight organization”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure safety; Ensure regulatory compliance; Ensure operational standards; Accelerate development; Improve aircraft design; Improve reliability; Improve maintainability; Improve mission capability; Scale Skyways from prototype to deployment
Industry & Context.
Comfortable working hands-on in field environments, Ability to travel as needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience in flight test, flight operations, aviation operations, or UAS operations leadership, Experience leading complex flight campaigns for autonomous, unmanned, experimental, or highly integrated aircraft systems, understanding of aviation safety, operational risk management, and flight readiness processes, Experience building operational procedures, test plans, and scalable flight operations frameworks, Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced technical organizations, Excellent communication and decision-making skills in operational environments, Ability to balance safety, execution speed, and engineering development priorities, familiarity with FAA operations, airspace coordination, and aviation regulations, Comfortable working hands-on in field environments, flight test operations, and deployment activities, Ability to travel as needed to support testing, demonstrations, and operational deployments
Nice to Have
Led flight operations or flight test organizations for autonomous aircraft or advanced aviation programs, Worked on hybrid-electric, VTOL, or long-endurance aircraft systems, Held FAA pilot certifications, test pilot qualifications, or operational leadership positions, Supported military aviation programs or operational deployments, Built operational organizations from early-stage prototype programs through scaled deployment, Experience with BVLOS operations, Part 107 waivers, or experimental flight testing, Background in systems engineering, autonomy, or flight controls, Experience operating aircraft internationally or in austere environments
What You'll Do.
Lead flight organization
Develop flight test campaigns
Lead operational planning
Establish flight test methodologies
Define operational standards
Drive operational feedback
Own flight safety culture
Support FAA engagement
Scale Skyways operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with autonomy, GNC, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Decision-making skills
Process & Methodology
Lead complex flight campaigns, Develop and execute flight test campaigns, Lead operational planning, Manage risk management processes, Build operational organizations
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