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WASS Operations Lead
Location
Virginia
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$143.1K - $170K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
WASS Operations Lead
Mission Technologies, a division of HII
• 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.
Job 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
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