Flight Facility Manager

i3 is seeking a Flight Facility Manager to support the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Management Office (PMO) within EUAS located in El Mirage, California.  The ideal candidate would provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.  Those solutions would be imaginative, thorough, practical and consistent with organization objectives.  

This candidate should have a wide understanding and application of flight operations, maintenance operations, logistic operations, military and civilian personnel.  This candidate should be able to establish and achieve goals based on stated objectives and provide guidance to employees that result in the consistent accomplishment of those goals and objectives.  

This candidate should be able to use general guidance to develop direction and communicate that direction to a team in order to accomplish goals and objectives. 

Pay Range $100,000.00 -$150,000.00

The pay range for this position is general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, geographic location, and any applicable laws.

• Provide daily feedback to the PM EUAS on all contract activities.
• Supervise quality control management for UAV systems records.
• Perform failure analysis including in-field failures.
• Mentor and guide staff in support of Test Flight, flight line and production.
• Collaborate with management and program teams to ensure schedule, cost, and technical performance
• Effectively interpret and administers policies, processes and procedures that impact programs.
• Assesses project issues and develops solutions to meet production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Works in conjunction with personnel on test development project at both El Mirage and other UAS facilities as required.
• Accepts and completes new development projects in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with management and program teams to ensure schedule, cost and technical performance.

Required:

• Experience in military aviation, aerospace machining, welding, propulsion/engine design, propeller control and balance, fuel systems, hydraulics, and circuit boards.
• Consistently meets all challenges presented.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ten (10) years or more of applicable experience.
• Experience with Uncrewed Systems
• Experience with aviation system development and engineering
• Ability to work independently and collaborate successfully as part of a diverse team in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication, outstanding initiative, aggressive problem-solving and task management skills as well as excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.  

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!