Skyports Infrastructure · 1 month ago
Flight Operations Manager, New York
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelSkyports Infrastructure is at the forefront of the Advanced Air Mobility revolution, developing and operating cutting-edge infrastructure for electric air taxis and drone technology. The Flight Operations Manager will lead US flight operations, focusing on people management, mission delivery, safety, compliance, and regional planning.
AerospaceDrone ManagementTransportationTravel
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations across all US sites
Oversee planning, pre-flight checks, flight execution, and close-out
Ensure all missions follow SOPs, ConOps, and Skyports' Flight Operations Directive
Manage platform readiness, engineering authorisation standards, and serviceability
Own resourcing plans for people, platforms, and ROCs
Maintain a strong safety culture across the team
Ensure all RPs keep competency, currency, and engineering authorisations current
Lead safety reviews, incident reports, and corrective actions
Liaise with the FAA and local authorities for approvals and permissions
Line manager for all US Remote Pilots and Team Leaders
Run 1:1s, performance reviews, and technical development plans
Drive the training pathway so all RPs move through Level 1–2 qualifications
Support new hires, onboarding, and skills progression
Represent Skyports to Turner, PANYNJ, and other clients
Work with BD, Technology, Safety, and Project teams
Support customer onboarding, demos, and contract delivery milestones
Build capability as new cities open
Help select TOLPs, ROCs, and infrastructure
Support hiring, contractor onboarding, and future team scaling
Qualification
Required
Proven operations leadership in aviation or drones
Strong understanding of Part 107 and BVLOS frameworks
Experience in multi-site or remote operations
Good technical understanding of UAS, GCS, maintenance cycles, and authorisations
Clear communicator who is comfortable with customers
Willingness to travel across the US
Company
Skyports Infrastructure
Skyports Infrastructure is the leading enabler of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), providing the critical link between the ground and the sky.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$143.6MKey Investors
IridiumThe Freight Innovation FundST Engineering Ventures Fund
2024-04-16Series C· $109.39M
2023-04-11Grant· $0.19M
2022-08-02Series B· $3.13M
Leadership Team
Ankit Dass
Chief Technology Officer & Head of Product
Duncan Walker
Managing Director
Recent News
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