DZYNE Technologies · 20 hours ago
Director of Flight Operations, Launched Effects
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expDZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense, developing advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions. The Director of Flight Operations, Launched Effects is responsible for overseeing flight and field operations, managing a high-performance team, and ensuring best practices in flight operations processes and training.
DronesHardwareInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Structure flight and field operations organization to execute missions with Launched Effects requirements
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to set up new operational sites
Oversee the continued operations of all sites
Oversee the development, release, and maintenance of flight and ground operation manuals
Oversee the creation of training curriculums and manuals that can be approved by the DoD
Ensure best in class flight operations processes, skills management and training for pilots, ground control station operators and ground crew for both military and commercial programs
Maintain Flight and Ground Operating Procedures in accordance with customer requirements
Coordinate deployment logistics, site activation, and support for operations
Recruit and staff the field operations team to satisfy division requirements within budget constrains
Produce basis of estimates, schedules, and hiring plans necessary to support program execution and capture pursuits
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in Operations, Support, and Sustainment of fielded systems as a DoD contractor
5+ years of demonstrated experience managing a growing team
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or equivalent career experience
Ability to hold a DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred
Inspires, motivates and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
Prior experience as a UAS pilot or maintainer
Experience in training and operational manual creation
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Employee life and accidental death
Disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401K plan with an employer match
Company
DZYNE Technologies
DZYNE Technologies is a developer and producer of advanced unmanned aircraft and analytic systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Thomas Strat, PhD
President and CEO
Matthew McCue
Executive Vice President/Co-Founder - Aircraft Sector
Recent News
2025-10-16
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