At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mission delivery, manage logistics, and ensure safety compliance for operations.
- Company: Ctrl, a dynamic company focused on real-world missions with cutting-edge technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity participation, health coverage, and training provided.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth as the fleet and mission network expands.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a small team with high stakes and rapid results.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in operations leadership, preferably in aviation or field services.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Ctrl runs missions — every week, across provinces, in conditions that punish sloppy logistics.
Operations is the machine that makes that repeatable.
As Director of Operations you'll own mission delivery end to end: crew scheduling, fleet readiness, safety compliance, client success, and the unit economics of every flight.
You'll turn a high-performing field team into a scalable national operation.
What You'll Do
Own mission delivery: scheduling, dispatch, logistics, and on-time data handoff.
Build and manage the operator team — hiring, training, certification, and performance.
Own the safety management system: SOPs, JSEAs, audits, and Transport Canada compliance.
Drive fleet readiness — maintenance programs, spares, and Air Base node uptime.
Manage operational P&L: mission costing, utilization, and margin per service line.
Be the escalation point for clients when conditions, airspace, or timelines shift.
What You'll Bring
7+ years in operations leadership — aviation, drones, field services, or energy preferred.
Experience scaling field teams and multi-site logistics.
Working knowledge of Canadian RPAS regulations and industrial safety frameworks.
Analytical operator: you run the business on numbers, not vibes.
Calm under pressure and decisive with incomplete information.
Willingness to travel to sites and deployments regularly.
Why Join Us
We keep the team small and the stakes high.
At Ctrl, you'll: Work on systems that fly, drive, and dock in the real world — not demos.
Our platforms run missions for energy, government, and security operators today.
Own outcomes end to end.
Small team, short chain of command, and direct access to the people making the calls.
See your work in the field within weeks, not quarters.
We build, deploy, and learn on real sites in real conditions.
Grow with the deployed fleet — as the network of docks, sensors, and missions scales, so does your scope.
Competitive salary with equity participation Health and dental coverage Field kit, certifications, and training on us Performance-based equity top-ups as the company grows
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Director of Operations in Winnipeg employer: CTRL
At Ctrl, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and high-stakes work environment. As the Director of Operations, you'll not only lead a dedicated team but also have the opportunity to see your impact in real-time as you manage mission delivery across diverse conditions. With competitive salaries, equity participation, and a commitment to employee growth through training and certifications, Ctrl is the perfect place for those looking to make a meaningful contribution in the aviation and logistics sectors.
