Deployment Lead, ATL

As a Deployment Lead at AeroVect, your primary responsibilities include managing the daily deployment operations of autonomous GSE at ATL, liaising with our U.S. legacy airline customer, supporting engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with airside regulations. You'll also oversee a team of Autonomous GSE Operators, address deployment-related issues, and deliver operational reports, making your role critical to our mission.

To be considered for the Deployment Lead role at AeroVect, candidates should possess at minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field. Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to problem-solve under pressure are essential. Experience in managing teams in safety-critical environments is also desired.

Success as a Deployment Lead at AeroVect requires strong organizational and prioritization skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You should be adept at managing operations in high-stakes environments and capable of exercising sound judgment under pressure.

AeroVect is committed to the professional growth of its employees, including Deployment Leads. We offer ongoing training opportunities, mentorship from experienced leaders, and access to industry conferences, empowering our team members to expand their skills and advance their careers while contributing to innovation in autonomous operations.

The Deployment Lead position at AeroVect will be based in Atlanta. This location is pivotal as you will manage operations at ATL, engaging directly with our main customer and facilitating the deployment of cutting-edge autonomous GSE technologies in a bustling airport environment.

In your response, focus on concrete examples of how you have led teams in high-pressure environments. Highlight your leadership style, ability to enforce safety protocols, and how you manage communication during critical operations.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, emphasizing how you assess urgency and impact. Provide examples of tools or methods you use to manage your time effectively and ensure operational efficiency.

Explain your familiarity with safety protocols and regulations. Share specific strategies you’ve implemented to educate your team, conduct regular audits, and track compliance metrics.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to illustrate a specific challenge. Detail the situation, your role, the actions you took, and the positive outcome, focusing on your problem-solving skills.

Profile your communication strategy, highlighting the importance of clarity and timeliness. Discuss how you tailor your communication to different stakeholders and keep everyone informed of deployment progress and updates.

Detail any relevant experience you have with autonomous systems or robotics. Discuss your understanding of the technology and how it integrates into logistics or operations, conveying your readiness to work with such innovations at AeroVect.

Discuss approaches to team motivation, such as recognizing achievements, fostering open communication, and creating a supportive environment. Highlight any specific strategies you’ve used to keep morale high even during challenging times.

List specific tools or software you’ve used for operations management, such as project management platforms, scheduling tools, or compliance tracking systems. Highlight how proficiency with these tools contributes to operational success.

Discuss your methods for tracking progress, the metrics you focus on, and how you compile and present reports to leadership and clients. Emphasize the importance of data-driven decision-making.

Describe your passion for the industry and any personal or professional experiences that have fueled your interest in aviation and autonomous technology. Share how this aligns with AeroVect’s mission and vision.