Flight Test Site Manager

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senior

$110k–$142k

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zone5technologies Flight Test Site Manager at Zone 5 Technologies leads daily operations and coordination of flight-test activities at remote test locations for unmanned aircraft programs. Ensures site readiness, resource availability, and safe execution of flight tests.

Responsibilities

Flight Test Site Operations & Leadership
Support daily flight-test site operations across multiple programs and test activities
Serve as the primary operational point of contact for assigned remote test locations
Coordinate personnel, facilities, equipment, and operational resources required for test execution
Establish daily operating priorities and communicate operational status to leadership
Identify and resolve operational challenges before they impact scheduled testing
Site Readiness & Infrastructure
Maintain operational readiness of test-site facilities, ground-support equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure
Coordinate site setup, mobilization, demobilization, and equipment staging
Ensure required communications, power, network connectivity, and support systems are available
Establish and maintain site operating procedures, inspection requirements, and readiness checklists
Coordinate facility maintenance, repairs, and infrastructure improvements

Qualification

Strong organizationalLevel IIILevel IVLevel VPay range for this role$110What's in it for you

Required

5–10+ years of experience in flight-test operations, aviation operations, military test operations, aerospace operations, or similar technical environments
Demonstrated experience coordinating personnel, equipment, facilities, and operational resources
Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex operations in remote or geographically separated environments
Strong understanding of operational safety, risk management, and procedural compliance
Ability to independently resolve problems, prioritize competing requirements, and make time-sensitive operational decisions
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Level III: $110,000 - $142,000
Level IV: $138,000 - $186,000
Level V: $179,000 - $211,000
Pay range for this role
$110,000—$211,000 USD
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