Hiring: Flight Operations Manager Company: Darkhive Location: San Antonio, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:05:57 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Configuration Management, Product Strategy, Root Cause Analysis, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •5+ years of professional UAS flight operations experience, with 2+ years leading flight test, field operations, or operational evaluation teams. Required Skills: •Darkhive does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. •Due to our work with export-controlled technologies, all candidates must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by ITAR and EAR (e.g., U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). •If you are a free-thinking problem solver looking to build cutting-edge robotics in a fast-paced, highly collaborative startup environment, apply with Darkhive today! •The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can act as Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) in austere environments one day, and brief executive leadership on product reliability trends the next. •This role is onsite in San Antonio, Texas with travel expected up to 25%. •Flight Operations & Test Management •Lead UAS flight test events supporting product development, engineering validation, and operational evaluations •Manage flight crews, aircraft readiness, test equipment, mission planning, and operational timelines Qualifications: •Certification: Active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and a valid driver's license. •Technical Breadth: Demonstrated experience planning UAS test flights, coordinating cross-functionally with engineering teams, and capturing structured technical data. •Environment: Ability to stand, walk, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs, and work outdoors in remote or austere field environments with up to 25% travel. •Applied hands-on capability in Group 1–3 UAS platforms •Background supporting DoD, public safety, or tactical government UAS operations •Deep familiarity with PX4, ATAK, TAK-based workflows, mission planning software, and telemetry data analysis •Active U.S. security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one) •Other Physical And/or Mental Requirements •Demonstrated capacity to use a keyboard, mouse, and other equipment with or without accommodations •Demonstrated capacity to maintain awareness during business hours Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!