Director, DRONIC Network Operations

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, DRONIC Network Operations in Canada.

This leadership role sits at the intersection of advanced technology, field operations, and global infrastructure intelligence. You will be responsible for building and scaling a high-performing international network of certified operators supporting drone-based inspections of critical assets. The position blends strategic vision with operational execution, ensuring consistent, safe, and high-quality data capture across diverse environments. Working remotely within Canada, you will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and commercial teams to industrialize field deployment capabilities. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape how next-generation inspection services are delivered at scale. You will define the standards, systems, and partnerships that enable reliable global operations. The role is ideal for a builder-leader passionate about operational excellence and real-world impact.

You will lead the design and scaling of a global drone-enabled inspection network while establishing the operational backbone that supports consistent and reliable field execution across regions.

• Design and expand a certified DRONIC operator network across Canada, the United States, and international markets, ensuring scalable geographic coverage and deployment readiness.
• Build certification, training, and qualification frameworks for operators performing visual, thermal, and acoustic inspections, ensuring consistent technical standards.
• Define and enforce quality assurance systems, including field data acceptance criteria, audit processes, and performance benchmarks.
• Ensure compliance with aviation and safety regulations (including Transport Canada and FAA requirements), maintaining operational risk management systems.
• Develop SOPs, KPIs, and operational models that improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability of distributed field teams and partners.
• Recruit, onboard, and manage external inspection partners while establishing clear service-level expectations and accountability structures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, sales, and customer success teams to align field operations with technology evolution and client delivery needs.

Requirements

This role requires a seasoned operations leader with strong expertise in drone systems, field deployment programs, or infrastructure inspection environments, combined with the ability to scale complex operational networks.

• 7+ years of experience in drone operations, geomatics, infrastructure inspection, reality capture, or related field-based technical programs.
• Proven experience managing distributed teams, contractor networks, or multi-site operational systems.
• Strong knowledge of RPAS/UAV operations, including regulatory frameworks and safety compliance.
• Experience developing SOPs, certification programs, operational standards, and quality assurance systems.
• Familiarity with geospatial data collection, photogrammetry, or infrastructure asset inspection methodologies.
• Strong systems thinking, analytical ability, and experience solving complex operational challenges in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and executive audiences.
• Experience in regulated environments and comfort operating within strict safety and compliance requirements.
• Bonus: Transport Canada Advanced RPAS certification, NDT or structural health monitoring experience, or exposure to thermal inspection systems.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation with flexibility based on experience, plus potential overtime opportunities during field operations.
• Meaningful equity participation through stock options, enabling long-term shared success in company growth.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Performance-based bonus structure rewarding operational impact and leadership contribution.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work within Canada and adaptable scheduling.
• Paid vacation and time off to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure technology with global-scale impact.