✨ About The Role
- The Senior Operations Manager will oversee the successful operation of autonomous crop spraying aircraft with launch customers in the US and Latin America.
- Responsibilities include maintaining communication with launch customers and operating partners abroad to ensure their needs are met.
- The role involves managing a team of deployed flight test engineers and operators, ensuring they are adequately trained and meet operational requirements.
- The candidate will be responsible for managing complex logistics in support of flight operations and will need to travel internationally to support deployments.
- The position requires identifying organizational needs and developing processes and initiatives accordingly to scale operations effectively.
- The Senior Operations Manager will own customer success, ensuring smooth deployment and execution of new customer engagements.
⚡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex relationships with launch customers of new technology.
- A strong background in operations management of a fleet of robotic systems, particularly in the R&D stage and beyond, is essential.
- Experience operating autonomous and/or flying vehicles will be highly beneficial for this role.
- Proficiency in mechanical and electrical systems, assembly, and troubleshooting is expected.
- The candidate should be independent, motivated, and possess a strong work ethic, with the ability to self-direct and manage time effectively.
- Comfort in a busy and rapidly changing environment is crucial, along with a propensity to bring order to chaos.
- Extreme attention to detail and thoroughness will be key to success in this position.
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is preferred, as the role involves international operations.