Drone Assessment & Response Trainer (SME) for First Responders

Mayvin; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayvin is seeking Drone Assessment and Response Tactics (DART) SMEs and Instructors to train first responders and emergency personnel. Instruction is delivered through classroom, hands-on exercises, and field demonstrations at EMRTC, Socorro, NM, or at local response units.

The candidate will lead UAS and counter-UAS instruction, conduct research on threats and mitigation, and ensure compliance with FAA Part 107 and NMIMT standards. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of First Responder drone flight experience.
• Substantial expertise in UAS assessment, tactics, response operations, and counter-UAS detection equipment.
• Law Enforcement experience (current or previous).
• Experience as a classroom instructor.
• Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating under FAA Part 107.

Responsibilities

• Be a drone subject matter expert and provide instruction across UAS, counter-UAS technologies and threats.
• Conduct research and identify resources relevant to DART training, threat mitigation, and counter technologies.
• Instruct on detection strategies, identification methods, threat assessment and practical response techniques.
• Review course materials to ensure conformance with US law, regulations and FAA, DHS, FBI standards.
• Participate in curriculum development and updates based on lessons learned and NMIMT/FEMA NTED standards.
• Maintain and comply with FAA Part 107 and NMIMT Instructor Certification Program requirements throughout assignment.

Skills

Drone instruction

UAS assessment

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School

Remote Pilot Certificate (FAA Part 107)

Job description

Mayvin is seeking Drone Assessment and Response Tactics (DART) SMEs and Instructors to train first responders and emergency personnel. Instruction is delivered through classroom, hands-on exercises, and field demonstrations at EMRTC, Socorro, NM, or at local response units.

The candidate will lead UAS and counter-UAS instruction, conduct research on threats and mitigation, and ensure compliance with FAA Part 107 and NMIMT standards. Travel is required.