Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Job Summary: As COO of Archer’s airline operations in the UAE you will be leading a local team of professionals standing up the operation and growing it while maintaining the highest level of safety and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll do:

Build local team of professionals sized to meet Archer’s operational needs and business model
Develop multi year budget aligned with Archer’s business plan for UAE
Ensure project plans are executed to in a timely manner and all stakeholders are aligned
Work closely with key regulatory agencies and in particular the UAE GCAA
Excellent communications skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders
Begin Archer Midnight commercial operations on time, with the highest level of safety and customer satisfaction.
Work closely with the teams at Archer HQ
Communicates and verifies compliance of Company philosophies, policies, and procedures
Able to travel ~25% of the time with some of it to the USA
Be an optimistic, innovative, and results-driven problem solver
Acts as a mentor to team and provide guidance on career development, skill enhancement, and Archer’s operational culture
Acts as a safety leader, promoting Archer’s safety culture and SMS.
Other duties as assigned

What you need:

5+ years of airline operational experience
Some of that experience in the UAE
Experience working with the GCAA
Experience in a global, multinational company
Experience building an operation from the ground up

Bonus qualifications:

ATP certificate
Technicians license
Both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft experience

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At ArcherAir we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy.

ArcherAir is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to ArcherAir’s People Team at people@Archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

This role is designated a safety-sensitive position. This designation means that your position carries significant responsibility for the safety and well being of yourself, your peers, others in the workplace and our current or future passengers.

As an employee in a safety sensitive role, you are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines outlined by Archer Air. Additionally, it is imperative you refrain from engaging in any activities, including but not limited to, substance abuse, that may impair your ability to perform your duties safely and effectively.

As a condition of your engagement, you will be required to clear an FAA DOT Drug test and pass any subsequent tests administered through your required participation in Archer’s randomized pool. The drug test must be completed prior to training and will be coordinated at ArcherAir’s direction.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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