Imagine being the critical bridge between Destinus and our defense customers, ensuring that complex systems transition smoothly from development into long-term operational service. As Head of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), you sit at the intersection of defense operations, customer integration, and internal execution, translating real operational needs into sustainable, mission-ready capability across the full product life cycle.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the primary interface between Destinus and defense customers for all ILS and in-service support matters across the system life cycle

• Translate military operational needs into ILS strategies covering documentation, training, maintenance concepts, spares, support equipment, and sustainment

• Lead customer onboarding, system acceptance, and entry into service from an ILS perspective

• Oversee in-service support activities including technical assistance, incident management, upgrades, and obsolescence management

• Ensure alignment between engineering, production, and support to enable long-term operability and cost-effective sustainment

• Capture operational feedback and lessons learned to drive continuous product and support improvements

What You’ll Need

• 15–20 years of experience in defense environments, ILS, sustainment, or military service

• Strong understanding of defense industry structures, military operations, and long-term support concepts

• Proven experience working with armed forces, ministries of defense, or prime defense contractors

• Solid knowledge of system life cycles, in-service support, and sustainment frameworks

• Ability to operate confidently across technical, operational, and senior stakeholder levels

• Willingness to undertake substantial international travel

• Fluency in English and Dutch, additional languages are a strong plus

Who You Are

You are trusted, structured, and credible with defense stakeholders, able to think beyond delivery and focus on decades of operational service. You understand how systems are sustained, upgraded, and supported in real military environments. You are comfortable owning complexity, aligning diverse teams, and turning operational reality into long-term capability.

Why Join Us?

✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

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Security screening is an integral component of the selection process, ensuring that candidates meet the organization's security standards and safeguarding against potential risks.

Providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a standard part of the application process at Destinus.