Senior Director of Airship Operations (CA)
Senior Director of Airship Operations (CA)
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14-05-2025
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$ 210000 - 240000
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
14-05-2025
Job Description
The Senior Director of Airship Operations is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the operational success of airship programs. Reporting directly to the VP of Airship Operations this position directly manages the Director of Maintenance (California) and the Director of Ground Operations (California) fostering strong relationships with airport authorities and collaborating across the department. The Senior Director will drive operational efficiency ensure regulatory compliance and align team efforts with departmental objectives such as achieving operational readiness and supporting airship certification. We are seeking an experienced aviation leader with a passion for innovation and a proven ability to manage diverse teams in a dynamic highstakes environment.
Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership and Management:
- Directly manage the Director of Maintenance (California) and the Director of Ground Operations (California) teams providing clear direction and support.
- Assist with the management of Flight Operations as directed by the V.P. of Airship Operations.
- Oversee the hiring training and development of team members to build a highperforming cohesive unit for each team.
- Conduct regular performance reviews offering mentorship coaching and professional development opportunities to team leads and staff.
- Ensure team leads prioritize and assign tasks to team leads and technicians ensuring efficient resource allocation and operational readiness.
- Serve as a standin for the Director of Ground Operations and Director of Maintenance during PTO events.
- Operational Oversight:
- Support Flight Operations and Flight Testing as directed by the V.P. of Airship Operations.
- Oversee daytoday operations of the Maintenance and Ground Operations teams to ensure productivity safety and efficiency.
- Develop and implement processes to improve operational performance and address inefficiencies in team workflows.
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations safety standards and airworthiness requirements across all operations.
- Airport Relations:
- Collaborate with airport authorities to secure approvals for flight tests and operations maintaining strong productive relationships.
- Coordinate with V.P. of Airship Operations communications and notifications to airport and various airport facilities (tenants) of LTA activities to communicate LTA intentions. Develop and foster these relationships to be viewed as a good neighbor for airport relations.
- Negotiate operational needs with stakeholders (Airport FTE PMO etc.) to facilitate seamless airship activities at airports and test sites.
- Strategic Planning and Collaboration:Provide strategic input to the VP of Airship Operations on team capabilities resource needs and longterm operational goals.
- Align team efforts with departmental and company objectives such as preparing for first flight milestones and supporting certification processes.
- Identify and lead initiatives to enhance operational capabilities including new equipment skills or procedures.
- Documentation for Airship Operations:
- Oversee and coordinate documentation efforts across Ground Operations and Maintenance.
- Collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Tech Pubs and Director of Flight Operations to ensure consistency and integration of documentation across the department.
- Contribute to the development standardization and continuous improvement of operational procedures
- Ensure robust document control practices are in place for managed teams.
- Support regulatory compliance and internal quality standards through accurate documentation.
- Help ensure documentation supports safe and efficient airship operations.
Qualifications:
- Experience with lighterthanair vehicles or airshipspecific operations.
- 10 years of experience in aviation operations with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a regulated highstakes environment.
- Strong knowledge of airship operations including ground handling flight operations and maintenance.
- High familiarity with FAA regulations airworthiness certification and aviation safety standards.
- Strong background in an aviation maintenance related field or similar aircraft maintenance background
- Excellent leadership skills with experience in team development conflict resolution and performance management.
- Exceptional communication skills including written reports and presentations for technical and executive audiences.
- Proven success managing relationships with regulatory bodies or airport authorities.
- Ability to coach and lead managers.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Capability to work in outdoor environments around airship operations.
What We Offer!
- Excellent medical dental and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals 70% for dependents)
- Companypaid life AD&D longterm disability and shortterm disability insurances
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching up to 6%
- Lunch and snacks provided every day including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Relocation assistance
- Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
- Fun events swag and the occasional airship ride
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
Compliance Requirements
- Criminal background check clearance
- Drug test clearance wherever applicable
$210000 $240000 a year
The base salary range for this role is $which is determined based on experience geography and qualifications. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package which includes a very competitive annual bonus 401K Match and other generous benefits. While we believe competitive compensation is a critical aspect of your decision to join us we do hope you also spend time considering why our mission and culture are right for you.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of lighterthanair aviation and help bring a pioneering airship to market. If youre passionate about certification and regulatory strategy in aviation and ready to make historylets talk.
LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
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