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Skyryse

Vice President, Operations

Skyryse · El Segundo, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $200K - $280K

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
78 days
Skyryse's roles stay open a median of 77 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
95% of Skyryse's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Skyryse
high
17 stale, 0 reposted of 21 open
Hiring momentum
24 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Skyryse's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Skyryse.

About this role

The Vice President of Operations will oversee manufacturing operations, supply chain, facilities, program management, and IT functions. This role involves directing production processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with aerospace regulations. The VP will also lead a team, develop production plans, and implement strategic sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain performance.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Skyryse as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain management, including 5+ years at the director level or above.
  • Aerospace, Automotive, or similar industry experience in a technical field, with working knowledge of relevant processes, materials, and technologies.
  • Strong strategic planning and decision-making skills, with a demonstrated record of driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build durable relationships across internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire teams toward ambitious goals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (MBA, or MS in engineering or a related field).
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement credentials.
  • Experience in a startup or high-growth entrepreneurial environment.
  • Experience with fixed-base operations (FBO) or MRO environments.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting.

What you get

  • Salary: $200K - $280K
  • Valuable stock option plan
  • Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
  • Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.

Worth weighing

  • No specific details on the company's current operational challenges or team size.
  • The role involves significant responsibility in a fast-paced environment, which may lead to high pressure.
  • The salary range is broad, and final compensation will depend on various factors, which may lead to uncertainty for candidates.

Summarised from Skyryse's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Skyryse on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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