AeroVect · 1 month ago
General Manager, Atlanta Deployment
AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers operate. The General Manager will lead the execution of AeroVect’s most important customer deployment, managing operations and ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.
AerospaceAir TransportationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsManufacturingRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Own and drive all aspects of field deployment operations, from planning through daily execution and long-term scale-up
Lead cross-functional coordination across engineering, product, hardware, and safety to ensure readiness and executional alignment
Serve as the primary onsite leader, maintaining structured and proactive communication with AeroVect leadership and customer stakeholders
Identify risks early and escalate decisively, removing blockers and driving forward momentum under pressure
Enforce operational rigor and responsiveness, establishing a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement
Manage and develop a team of Autonomous GSE Operators, setting high standards for safety and execution
Oversee regulatory and site access requirements, including permits, clearances, and adherence to airport or facility protocols
Monitor deployment KPIs and deliver structured progress updates and insights to AeroVect leadership
Qualification
Required
Experience leading field operations and managing teams in safety-critical, regulated, or fast-paced environments (e.g., aviation, logistics, robotics, military)
A proven ability to coordinate across teams and functions, ensuring executional alignment and accountability without formal authority
Strong operational instincts, high situational awareness, and comfort navigating ambiguity
Confident verbal and written communication, especially with executive and customer stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to drive clarity, enforce follow-through, and maintain high standards under pressure
High attention to detail, urgency, and ownership mindset
Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record
Ability to pass a criminal background check for access to secure areas
Preferred
Experience deploying robotics, autonomous systems, or complex industrial technology in live operating environments
Familiarity with airport operations, ground handling, or transportation logistics
Operational experience in highly regulated or safety-sensitive settings
Comfort with basic data analysis, KPI tracking, and reporting tools
Company
AeroVect
AeroVect develops airport automation systems that use embodied AI to manage baggage and cargo logistics on the airfield.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27MKey Investors
Nava VenturesOutsiders Fund
2024-09-19Series A· $18M
2022-07-01Seed· $7M
2021-05-08Pre Seed· $2M
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