Destinus
Defense
UAVFlightOperator-DemonstrationTeamLead
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“UAV Flight Operator - Demonstration Team Lead at Destinus. Skills: UAV operations, Demonstration campaigns, Operational leadership. Lead planning of UAV demonstration campaigns. Lead preparation of UAV demonstration campaigns”
Industry & Context.
Anticipate operational challenges; Drive solutions
Willingness to travel internationally, Support deployments, Security screening
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 years of experience in UAV operations, 10 years of experience in military aviation, 10 years of experience in aerospace operations, 10 years of experience in flight testing, 10 years of experience in defense environments, Proven experience leading operational teams, Proven experience leading deployments, Proven experience leading demonstrations, Proven experience leading complex field activities, Engineering understanding, Understanding of UAV systems, Understanding of avionics, Understanding of telemetry, Understanding of communication systems, Understanding of flight operations, Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, Project planning skills, Organizational skills, Stakeholder management skills, Ability to anticipate operational challenges, Ability to proactively drive solutions, Experience preparing operational procedures, Experience preparing deployment plans, Experience preparing technical documentation, Excellent communication skills, Excellent leadership skills, Fluency in English, Willingness to travel internationally, Willingness to support deployments
Nice to Have
Military background, Experience in aviation, Experience in reconnaissance, Experience in UAV operations, Experience in intelligence, Experience in artillery, Experience in special operations, Experience managing aircraft readiness, Experience managing maintenance coordination, Experience managing operational planning, Experience managing mission execution, Fluency in another language
What You'll Do.
Lead planning of UAV demonstration campaigns
Lead preparation of UAV demonstration campaigns
Lead execution of UAV demonstration campaigns
Lead planning of operational deployments
Lead preparation of operational deployments
Lead execution of operational deployments
Act as primary operational focal point
Ensure all activities are coordinated
Ensure all activities are executed successfully
Build demonstration schedules
Maintain demonstration schedules
Ensure milestones are met
Ensure deadlines are met
Ensure operational requirements are met
Coordinate aircraft availability
Coordinate maintenance activities
Coordinate payload integration
Coordinate system readiness
Ensure aircraft are prepared
Ensure equipment is prepared
Ensure personnel are prepared
Ensure logistics are prepared
Ensure permits are prepared
Ensure operational requirements are prepared
Coordinate with engineering teams
Coordinate with flight operations teams
Coordinate with logistics teams
Ensure successful execution of demonstration activities
Supervise UAV operators
Supervise technicians
Supervise support personnel
Ensure demonstration teams are trained
Ensure demonstration teams are briefed
Ensure demonstration teams are prepared
Execute missions safely
Execute missions professionally
Monitor operational risks
Implement mitigation measures
Oversee flight operations during demonstrations
Ensure compliance with safety requirements
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Support customer-facing activities
Represent Destinus during demonstrations
Represent Destinus during evaluations
Represent Destinus during operational showcases
Maintain operational documentation
Maintain deployment plans
Maintain maintenance records
Maintain post-mission reports
Participate in advanced operational UAV training
Support continuous development of team capabilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with engineering; Coordinate with flight operations; Coordinate with logistics; Coordinate multidisciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Organizational skills, Stakeholder management
Full Job Description
Imagine this, you are the driving force behind every successful UAV demonstration delivered by Destinus. As the Demonstration Team Lead, you are responsible for ensuring that every deployment, aircraft, system, and team is fully prepared long before the aircraft leaves the ground. This is a highly operational leadership role where execution matters. You will coordinate demonstration campaigns from end to end, ensuring aircraft readiness, technical alignment, logistics coordination, and flawless mission execution. From planning international deployments to leading activities on-site, you will bring together engineering, flight operations, logistics, and demonstration teams to ensure every event is delivered with precision and professionalism. You will be the person responsible for making sure every demonstration happens successfully, bringing together aircraft, technology, people, logistics, and planning into one seamless operation. At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations. **What You’ll Do** * Lead the planning, preparation, and execution of UAV demonstration campaigns and operational deployments * Act as the primary operational focal point for the Demonstration Team, ensuring all activities are coordinated and executed successfully * Build and maintain demonstration schedules, ensuring milestones, deadlines, and operational requirements are met * Coordinate aircraft availability, maintenance activities, payload integration, and system readiness prior to d
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