**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** The **Supervisor, Field Operations** will be responsible for managing team members in day-to-day operations, as well as conducting and supervising Flight and Demonstration Operations as required. **Duties** + Provide direct supervision to team of Air Vehicle Operators + Performs facilities, safety, environmental, and operational planning with the USG representative for flight events + Identifies design, operational and training deficiencies and recommends improvements + Assist Flight Standards Team with curriculum and training updates and implementation + Assist Manager, Flight Operations with developing plans and policies + Manages team schedule identified from flight operations management + Assist Flight Operations Manager in collaborating with Engineering and Program Management + Manage, oversee and monitor team performance and development through formal and informal feedback sessions including the completion of performance evaluations, performance improvement plans, and development plans + Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance + Review and approve employee time cards and expense reports + Other duties as assigned **Experience** + 5+ years' direct experience in Field Operations team + 2+ years' experience managing teams, processes or projects + Operational / Flight Test experience with small, medium or large UAS + Demonstrated understanding of military tactics, operations, GPS and Navigation utilizing map and compass + Experienced interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, blueprint or sketches + Demonstrated basic computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools + Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel) + Works well with little or no supervision and exercise independent judgment on a regular basis + Ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules + Clean driving record in order to drive company vehicles is required + Required to pass FAA Part 107 training + Must pass and maintain a medical and dental exam for deployment(s) + Because of various out-of-area training/maintenance requirements, must be available on both short and long-term deployments away from home, both CONUS and OCONUS consisting of up to 75% travel **Education** + High School diploma or GED equivalent **Additional Requirements** + Bachelor's Degree in Unmanned Aircraft Operations or relevant field + Previous experience managing a growing team + Project Management Experience; PMP Certification highly preferred + Prior military instructor/Special Operations experience highly desirable + Prefer Special Forces, SEAL, Special Tactics, Ranger, Force Recon / MARSOC, Scout, Forward Observer, TACP, or Aviation backgrounds + Prior hobby experience with Remote Controlled (RC) aircraft helpful but not required + Has strong communication skills as well as interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others across disciplines + Demonstrates strong analytical skills with which to solve various degrees of complex problems + Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests + Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties + Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives + Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products + Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company + Strong communication, active listening, judgement, decision-making, critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and presentation skills + Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances + Inspires, motivates and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees + Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision + Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation, while helping others deal with the effects of change + Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships **Physical Demands** + Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) + Lift and/or move between 11-20 lbs. of cases of varying size (Frequent) + Lift up to 50 pounds as well as objects of varying sizes for shipment to & set up at various customer training sites (Occasional) + Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse across uneven groun