Wing is reshaping the future of delivery. We are an on-demand drone delivery service that can deliver food, medicine or other items within minutes. We’ve also developed an uncrewed traffic management platform to safely route drones through the sky. Our service is faster, safer and produces far less pollution than traditional delivery. Originally created in 2012 within X, the Moonshot Factory, Wing is now an Alphabet company.
About The RoleWing is looking for a Chief Pilot for Europe to join our Flight Operations team based in Helsinki, Finland with an option to work remotely . The Chief Pilot for Europe ensures Wing maintains compliance with national and regional regulatory requirements. The Chief Pilot for Europe reports to the Head of Flight Operations and works closely with other regional Chief Pilots, manages the European-based flight operations teams, and pursues new operational approvals with Wing’s aviation regulatory team. The ideal candidate has a passion for aviation, demonstrated knowledge of aviation best practices, and the ability to deliver results as part of a dynamic, cross-functional team.
What You’ll Do
Oversee the safe and legal daily operation of Wing’s delivery business in Europe, including ongoing and high volume commercial delivery operations and demonstrations/tests for regulators and other external stakeholdersManage the European-based flight operations organization structure to ensure high efficiency and productivityVerify and manage compliance with European regulations and standardsAct as the primary representative for Wing flight operations to national aviation regulators in EuropeProvide strategic input to Wing leadership on future operations in Europe and beyondWork closely with policy, regulatory, operations and other teams to help develop our European flight operationsSet numbers and location of aircraft required and work with fleet support to ensure sufficient quantity of aircraft are available for commercial delivery operationsParticipate in new site evaluation, setup, and approval for commercial operationsHelp to develop reports and systems in line with company and regulatory requirementsWork closely with the broader Wing Flight Operations team to provide feedback on system performance and improvements for future capabilitiesCommunicate with other company personnel to safely and effectively operate the systemConduct system, site safety and risk assessments as requiredEnsure staff are trained and qualified in line with company and regulator expectationsServe on the Wing Flight Operations Board (FOB) as the representative for European flight operations
What You’ll Need
Extensive knowledge and experience working with an aviation regulatory frameworkAt least three years experience at a senior level with commercial or public UAS/RPAS operations, ideally operating BVLOS or other complex operationsAble and willing to qualify as a Wing pilot-in-command in country of residenceExperience with monitoring and control interfaces such as UA/RPA ground control stations, or experience in the design, certification or approval of such solutionsExperience with technical or engineering record keeping methods and tools and an understanding of the regulatory record keeping requirements as they apply in EuropeExperience with scheduling or coordinating field operations in commercial or public UAS/RPAS operations or other industriesAbility to communicate clearly in spoken and written EnglishWillingness to work some weekends and public holidaysCurrent driver’s license and clean driving recordNo medical condition which would prevent obtaining an aviation medical if requiredA determination to recruit and foster the development of diverse teamsThis position is subject to Wing’s Drug and Alcohol testing policy in accordance with Wing’s operating procedures
Bonus
Hold a commercial pilot’s licenseWillingness to travel occasionally to complete initial and periodic training
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