Neros
Flight Test Operations Lead / Manager
$132K–$184K
Torrance, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years leading teams; eligible fields include UAS, film, military, aviation, or similarly complex operations.
About the job
Leads flight test operations for experimental FPV drones, managing schedules, teams, facilities, logistics, and processes to increase testing throughput.
What you'll do
- Manage schedules and allocate pilots, technicians, aircraft, and range access across test campaigns.
- Build and manage the flight test operations team, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career progression.
- Oversee facilities, vehicles, equipment, deployments, and improvements to test operations.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience leading teams in UAS, film, military, aviation, or similarly complex operations.
- Demonstrated ownership of scheduling and resource allocation across multiple teams.
- Ability to fly drones or experience managing and directing drone pilots; experience managing physical assets such as facilities, vehicles, and field infrastructure.
- Willingness to stay overnight at test facilities occasionally during the week; strong written communication skills.
Nice to have
- FPV acro piloting or in-depth FPV drone knowledge; experience in UAS flight test operations or logistics.
- Prior military experience, an engineering background, or experience with facility management or developing undeveloped land.
Pay
$131,500 - $184,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
UAS, FPV
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