Senior Manager, Flight Operations

Senior Manager, Flight Operations

Redwire Corporation is a global space and defense technology company building the infrastructure of the future and delivering multi-domain solutions. Redwire Defense Tech specializes in the design, manufacturing, and integration of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. Our technologies are trusted and deployed across defense, security, civil, and industrial sectors worldwide.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Flight Operations to lead and coordinate Flight Ops activities, ensuring the safe and efficient inspection and demonstration of our products, while delivering high-quality customer support and training in compliance with applicable standards and company requirements.

• Develop and oversee the Flight Operations strategy, work planning, and execution.
• Coordinate flights, flight tests, demonstrations, international business trips, and customer training.
• Provide customer support, including communication, technical assistance, and incident analysis.
• Lead and develop the Flight Ops team, including workload planning, objective setting, mentoring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, quality standards, KPIs, schedules, and occupational health & safety requirements.
• Manage the availability, maintenance, and technical condition of flight equipment, tools, and materials.
• Identify and implement corrective and preventive actions to mitigate operational, safety, financial, and equipment-related risks.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization within Flight Operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Sales, R&D, and other departments.
• Contribute to R&D and product development, representing Flight Operations requirements and practical experience.
• Improve operational efficiency, flight-hour performance, product capabilities, and customer satisfaction.
• Support the development and implementation of company policies, compliance programs, and operational standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the UAS industry or military sector.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of flight operations, customer support, and training.
• Experience with process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative and effective solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and people management skills.
• High level of responsibility and attention to detail.
• Fluent Latvian and excellent command of English.

• Modern production facility with cutting-edge equipment and a dynamic work environment.
• Health and children accident insurance, after probation time.
• Accident insurance from first day.
• Annual bonus program based on performance.
• Financial support in special life situations.
• Free parking.