· 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 30% 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.
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.