Project Manager, North America Flight Ops

Job Description

Job Description

Vexcel Data Program
Remote (U.S.-based)

Help lead the daily operation behind the world's largest aerial imagery program.

THE ROLE

• Lead day-to-day aerial data collection operations across North America.
• Determine what gets flown, by whom, and in what order.
• Coordinate aircraft, crews, vendors, and priorities as conditions change.
• Balance schedule, quality, operational efficiency, and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement across flight operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Run Daily Flight Operations

• Direct daily flying activities across company aircraft and third-party flight partners.
• Monitor weather and operational conditions across active collection areas.
• Make real-time decisions to redirect aircraft and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure collection assignments are completed as planned.

Plan and Assign Work

• Convert collection goals and weather forecasts into operational plans.
• Assign work across aircraft and flight partners.
• Manage schedule changes and reassignments.
• Review plans for accuracy before execution.

Protect Data Quality

• Verify collected data meets planned coverage and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate collection status throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track rework and maintain operational records.
• Support audit-ready documentation and reporting.

Manage Performance, Partners, and Cost

• Analyze aircraft utilization and operational efficiency.
• Review fleet and vendor performance.
• Manage relationships with outside flying partners.
• Resolve operational and performance issues.
• Review invoices and support cost forecasting.

Drive Operational Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Implement improved processes, automation, and technology solutions.
• Support planning tools, reporting enhancements, and system integrations.
• Leverage AI and automation to streamline workflows.