Logistics Manager (Flight Test)
About The Position
At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter. We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here. At Zone 5 Technologies, our flight test operations depend on disciplined execution and zero-failure logistics. We support multiple concurrent programs across geographically separated sites and demanding flight schedules where late is not an option. We are seeking a Logistics Manager to architect and lead a professional, auditable, and scalable logistics and inventory management capability across all programs and teams. This role will build and enforce processes that ensure equipment is tracked, maintained, transported, and available, painlessly and on time, across all current and future programs supported by the flight test team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field (experience in aerospace or defense preferred)
- 5–8+ years of logistics or asset management experience in high-reliability environments
- Experience building inventory systems from scratch preferred
- Familiarity with HAZMAT shipping regulations and interstate transport compliance
- Strong organizational leadership and cross-team coordination skills
- Experience with ERP, inventory software, or asset management systems
- Ability to operate in fast-paced flight test or operational environments
- Ability to travel up to 50%
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or flight test operations
- Experience managing distributed assets across multiple sites
- Familiarity with FAA, DOT, and shipping regulations
- Lean / Six Sigma or operational excellence background
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a centralized inventory management system for flight test and engineering assets
- Establish sign-in/sign-out procedures with clear accountability and traceability
- Track equipment ownership, custody, duration of use, and program allocation
- Develop serialized asset control for tools, avionics, test equipment, support equipment, and vehicles
- Develop training materials and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory control
- Forecast equipment demand across concurrent programs based on flight test schedules
- Deconflict asset usage between teams
- Establish planning cadence to ensure test equipment and vehicles are staged in advance of need
- Coordinate logistics readiness reviews prior to deployments
- Execute equipment purchases using established procurement processes
- Maintain approved vendor lists and long-lead item tracking
- Monitor inventory thresholds and trigger reorders proactively
- Ensure cost efficiency and lifecycle planning of major assets
- Develop and enforce prior-to-use inspections, weekly inspections, and preventive maintenance schedules for: o Trucks o Trailers o Vans o Ground support equipment
- Manage vehicle documentation, maintenance logs, and regulatory compliance
- Coordinate repairs and downtime mitigation
- Manage logistics movements across the USA and OCONUS, and other operating locations
- Ensure proper paperwork, labeling, and HAZMAT compliance
- Coordinate shipment tracking and chain-of-custody documentation
- Communicate shipment status to program leadership
- Guarantee equipment arrives in-place and mission-ready on schedule
- Establish KPIs for logistics performance (on-time delivery, asset availability, loss rates, maintenance compliance)
- Conduct audits and implement corrective actions
- Develop scalable systems to support company growth
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
- 401k with company-match
- 4 weeks of paid time off each year
- 12 annual company holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
