WASS Operations Lead

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⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $143.1k - $170k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Operations

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Mission Technologies, a division of HII

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5001 - 10000 employees

🚀 Aerospace

🔒 Cybersecurity

Aerospace • Cybersecurity • Defense

Mission Technologies is a division of HII focused on delivering advanced technologies and solutions to enhance national security. The company specializes in a variety of capabilities, including cyber and space operations, advanced military technologies, and integrated systems for air, land, and sea forces. Through innovative strategies such as AI and C5ISR, Mission Technologies aims to strengthen the operational capabilities of the U. S. military and support joint operations across multiple domains.

📋 Description

• Lead global WASS flight operations across rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and UAS platforms. • Establish and enforce operational standards, policies, and procedures. • Ensure mission readiness and coordinate priorities with INL Air Wing. • Maintain operational tempo aligned with customer and contract requirements. • Ensure compliance with FAA Part 135, ICAO standards, DoS aviation policies, and host-nation regulations. • Coordinate aviation approvals, exemptions, and certifications. • Oversee mission planning, risk assessments, resource allocation, and crew briefings. • Direct real-time mission execution and conduct post-mission debriefs. • Recruit, develop, and manage pilots and aircrew; ensure qualification, proficiency, and crew scheduling compliance. • Promote a strong culture of safety, professionalism, and mission excellence. • Lead UAS operations (Groups 1–5) and CUAS integration. • Develop UAS tactics and ensure safe integration with manned aircraft. • Maintain MEDEVAC/CASEVAC readiness; coordinate with medical and emergency response organizations. • Build and maintain relationships with host-nation aviation and military authorities. • Coordinate diplomatic and flight clearances and support partner-nation training. • Conduct mission risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and support incident investigations. • Monitor aircraft readiness; coordinate with Maintenance and Logistics to maximize availability. • Align flight schedules with maintenance requirements and improve fleet utilization. • Oversee training and standardization programs, including qualifications, recurrency, evaluations, and check rides. • Support host-nation aviation training initiatives.

🎯 Requirements

• 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience. • Minimum 10+ years aviation experience with operational leadership responsibilities. • Experience with both rotary-wing and fixed-wing operations; UAS experience a plus. • Demonstrated experience in international flight operations. • Strong understanding of FAA Part 135, ICAO standards, and DoS aviation requirements. • Proven leadership in dispersed, multi-site aviation operations. • FAA Commercial or ATP certificate required. • Multi-engine and instrument ratings required. • CFI or equivalent standardization experience highly desired. • UAS Remote Pilot Certificate or military UAS qualifications valued. • Comprehensive understanding of diverse aviation mission sets. • Strong knowledge of weather, navigation, and flight planning. • Familiarity with crew resource management (CRM) principles. • Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance. • Preferred: Possess and maintains a TS/SCI clearance. • Strong strategic and tactical decision-making skills. • Proven ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments. • Strong risk assessment and risk acceptance judgment. • Ability to inspire confidence and lead diverse, multinational teams. • Strong communication skills with crews, customers, and senior leaders. • Commitment to mentoring and developing aviation professionals.

🏖️ Benefits

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices • wellness resources • employee assistance programs • Savings Plan Options (401(k)) • financial planning tools • life insurance • employee discounts • paid holidays and paid time off • tuition reimbursement • early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships • Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions