Drone Pilot Instructor: After-School Sessions

Concorde Education; Village of Menands (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Concorde Education is seeking independent instructional contractors to provide drone piloting and aviation enrichment services for students at partner schools.

This is a potential independent contractor assignment, not an employee position. Contractors may choose whether to apply for, accept, decline, or ignore available opportunities.

Assignments vary by school, grade level, schedule, curriculum, available drones, classroom resources, flight space, and program objectives.

Qualifications

• 60 college credits or as required by assignment.
• Experience operating drones and knowledge of UAS.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate preferred for many assignments.
• Experience teaching or leading activities with school-age students.
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom facilitation skills.
• Availability to provide services for the accepted schedule and communicate issues promptly.
• Demonstrated safe drone operation while fostering student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate drone piloting sessions.
• Introduce flight fundamentals, safety, and responsible operation.
• Adapt instruction based on student experience and site requirements.
• Guide flight exercises, mission planning, and FAA Part 107 concepts where applicable.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Communicate needs or concerns with Concorde and school staff.
• Complete a session completion form after each scheduled session.
• Follow site safety, visitor, and drone operation procedures.

Skills

Drone operation

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

Classroom facilitation

Scheduling

Safety in drone operation

Education

60 college credits

FAA Part 107 Certification (preferred)

Job description

Concorde Education is seeking independent instructional contractors to provide drone piloting and aviation enrichment services for students at partner schools.

This is a potential independent contractor assignment, not an employee position. Contractors may choose whether to apply for, accept, decline, or ignore available opportunities.

Assignments vary by school, grade level, schedule, curriculum, available drones, classroom resources, flight space, and program objectives.