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About Wing:

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us. About the

Role:

Wing is looking for an Assistant Chief Pilot to join our Flight Operations team. This role is based onsite in Dallas, Texas . As our Assistant Chief Pilot, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of autonomous aviation. Reporting directly to the Chief Pilot, you will inspire, lead, and empower our Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Managers and sUAS Flight Operators, ensuring operational excellence, mission readiness, and continuous team development across Wing's commercial drone delivery service. If you are an experienced leader with 8+ years of managing-high performing teams in safety-critical environments and are passionate about driving cutting-edge flight operations, we want to hear from you.

Note:

This position is subject to Wing's Drug and Alcohol testing policy in accordance with company procedures and DOT/FAA regulatory requirements. Wing is a Zero Tolerance Drug Free Workplace. All prospective employees in FAA/DOT-regulated roles are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Any applicant applying to a FAA/DOT regulated role who has previously tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Wing .

What You'll Do:

Assist the Chief Pilot in overseeing the safe and compliant daily operation of Wing's delivery business in the United States, including ongoing commercial delivery operations and demonstrations/tests for regulators and other external stakeholders Work closely with the Chief Pilot to manage PIC operational performance, availability, readiness, and scheduling Work closely with the Chief Pilot to support Policy, Regulatory, Operations, and other teams Maintain qualification for and function as a Part 135 Pilot-in-Command for Wing's highly autonomous drone delivery service on a regular basis Function as a people manager for a team of 3-5 PIC Managers Enable professional and skill development of the PIC Managers and PICs on your team Assist the Chief Pilot with ensuring the readiness and availability of PIC Stations and Operations Rooms and associated equipment Facilitate onboarding of newly hired crew members Exercise specific delegated operational authority on behalf of the Chief Pilot or Director of Operations, including as a duty Remote Operations Control Center supervisor Directly support Wing's public and government outreach efforts Maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information Travel within the United States (up to 20%) required and sometimes for extended periods

What You'll Need:

8+ years of experience with commercial/civil or public UAS operations or university-level education and training in civil UAS operations or military equivalent 5+ years of people management experience with 5+ direct reports or more in aviation, transportation, or other safety-critical operations 3+ years of experience as a PIC in Part 135 commercial drone delivery operations or equivalent, and a passion for aviation and the ongoing development of this new industry. Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate. 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