Flight Operations Manager, Dallas
Company: Skyports Deliveries Limited
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview You will lead Skyports’ US flight operations. The role
covers people management, mission delivery, safety, compliance, and
regional planning. You will be responsible for Remote Pilots and
Team Leaders across all sites, ensuring we operate safely and meet
contract requirements. The role suits someone comfortable with
BVLOS, VLOS, inspection and delivery tasks, and managing a small
multi-state team. Key Responsibilities Operational Delivery Lead
day-to-day operations across all US sites. Oversee planning,
pre-flight checks, flight execution, and close-out. Ensure all
missions follow SOPs, ConOps, and Skyports' Flight Operations
Directive. Manage platform readiness, engineering authorisation
standards, and serviceability. Own resourcing plans for people,
platforms, and ROCs. Safety and Compliance Maintain a strong safety
culture across the team. Ensure all RPs keep competency, currency,
and engineering authorisations current. Lead safety reviews,
incident reports, and corrective actions. Liaise with the FAA and
local authorities for approvals and permissions. People Leadership
Line manager for all US Remote Pilots and Team Leaders. Run 1:1s,
performance reviews, and technical development plans. Drive the
training pathway so all RPs move through Level 1–2 qualifications.
Support new hires, onboarding, and skills progression. Stakeholder
Management Represent Skyports to Turner, PANYNJ, and other clients.
Work with BD, Technology, Safety, and Project teams. Support
customer onboarding, demos, and contract delivery milestones.
Operational Growth Build capability as new cities open. Help select
TOLPs, ROCs, and infrastructure. Support hiring, contractor
onboarding, and future team scaling. What You Need Proven
operations leadership in aviation or drones. Strong understanding
of Part 107 and BVLOS frameworks. Experience in multi-site or
remote operations. Good technical understanding of UAS, GCS,
maintenance cycles, and authorisations. Clear communicator who is
comfortable with customers. Willingness to travel across the
US.
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