The Facilities Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and maintaining all aspects of FlightWave Aerospace’s facilities to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant working environment across office, production, lab, and storage spaces. This role oversees facility operations, expansion projects, contractor relationships, regulatory compliance, and ongoing preventive maintenance programs. The Facilities Manager plays a critical role in supporting the company's rapid growth and operational needs in a high-tech aerospace manufacturing setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations of the company’s physical facilities, including offices, labs, warehouses, and production areas.
- Coordinate facility build-outs, layout planning, expansions, and equipment installations to support scaling operations.
- Oversee maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, and other critical building systems.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, fire codes, environmental regulations, and local building standards.
- Develop and manage vendor relationships, including contracts for janitorial, maintenance, and utilities services.
- Plan and administer facility budgets, tracking costs and identifying savings opportunities.
- Implement preventative maintenance schedules for building infrastructure and manufacturing equipment.
- Collaborate with EHS, IT, production, and engineering to support evolving operational and safety needs.
- Respond to and manage facility-related emergencies, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Support space planning, ergonomics, and infrastructure upgrades that improve safety and employee experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Proven experience managing contractors, maintenance teams, and facility upgrade projects.
- At least 2 years experience managing facilities or EHS in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of building systems, industrial safety requirements, and facility compliance standards.
- Proficient in facility management software, vendor coordination, and budget planning.
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills; ability to prioritize across multiple sites and competing needs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for coordination with internal teams and external vendors.
Certifications
- Preferred: OSHA 30, Facilities Management Professional (FMP), or Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
Additional Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting rapid-growth startups or multi-use facilities (office + light manufacturing).
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and production space optimization.
- Understanding of ITAR/EAR facility security requirements and access control practices.
- Background in aerospace, electronics, or high-tech industries
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Must be able to walk throughout large indoor and outdoor facilities regularly.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work in environments requiring safety PPE.
- Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects.
- May involve exposure to dust, noise, and manufacturing equipment
Background Check
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.
EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure
Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.
E-Verify
The company participates E-Verify ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules.
Compensation: Salary $110-130K and generous annual equity package
