Description · Conduct safe and effective Group 1-3 UAS flight operations in support of operational, training, and test activities. · Support and conduct hands-on training for new and existing UAS operators on multiple UAS platforms. · Conduct in-house instructor development and refresher training. · Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of UAS training materials, flight procedures, qualification standards, compliance requirements, and instructional guides. · Evaluate operator proficiency and provide mentorship, coaching, and remediation as required. · Support the development and execution of internal and external operator certification and qualification programs. · Execute mission planning, pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities for operational and training missions. · Support domestic and international deployment operations, including travel to austere and high-threat environments up to 75% of the time. · Conduct operational checks, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities for UAS equipment and payloads. · Support test and evaluation activities involving emerging UAS and C-UAS technologies. · Coordinate with government stakeholders, vendors, and operational personnel during mission execution and training events. · Prepare mission summaries, situational reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials for leadership. · Operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while maintaining safety, professionalism, and mission effectiveness.
Requirements
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
· Bachelor's degree in STEM or aeronautical with 3+ years of relevant experience OR 5+ years of operational UAS and training experience · Experience operating in tactical, public safety, law enforcement, military, or national security environments. · FAA Part 107 certification. · Demonstrated experience operating rotary and fixed-wing Group 1-3 UAS platforms. · Experience supporting or conducting UAS training events and operator instruction. · Experience supporting instructional programs, flight training, or operator qualification programs. · Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including austere and high-threat environments. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. · Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic operational environments. · Experience briefing operational status, findings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
· Experience supporting overseas contingency or high-threat operations. · Familiarity with RF communications, video transmission systems, and networking concepts. · Experience with mission planning software. · Experience troubleshooting UAS hardware and software systems. · Experience supporting the development of standard operating procedures, tactics, techniques, and procedures, or training material. · Formal UAS instructor qualification/certification from a recognized military, government, OEM, public safety, or industry training program. · Active SECRET clearance.