UAS Program Manager

The UAS Program Manager assumes overall responsibility for the performance, management, and supervision of the UAV Department, its personnel, and assigned projects. 

•Manages and supervises a team responsible for the planning, design, execution, monitoring and performance of UAV Survey projects. 

•Supports executive management by reporting progress through informal and formal presentations and discussions regarding team KPIs, performance and goals. 

•Shares knowledge, communicate and foster a positive relationship with other department managers to ensure a complete and professional product is provided to our clients.

•Participates on bid and proposal activities. Ensure that the customer needs are met and that the technical and costing documents are prepared in a timely manner

•Manages the day-to-day execution of multiple projects to satisfy cost, schedule, and technical performance.

•Recognizes project scope change and communicate the cost, schedule, and technical execution impacts with customer and management.

•Performs business development tasks and identifies future opportunities

•Ensures all department projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

•Works well with others; subordinates, peers, executives, and clients.

•On occasion you may be responsible for planning and flying automated missions to gather imagery for orthographic maps, Lidar, or Inspection projects.

•Ensures compliance with service guidance, company policy, and procedures, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

•May develop and verify procedures for use with new aircraft features and participate in the development of operational and safety procedures and training.

•Coach and mentor department team members.

•Will be trained in and responsible for managing BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) missions.