Drone Piloting Instructor (Contractor) After-School

Concorde Education, LLC; Visalia, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Concorde Education, LLC seeks independent instructional contractors to provide drone piloting and aviation enrichment services for students. This is a potential independent contractor assignment, not an employee position.

Assignments vary by school, grade level, schedule, curriculum, available drones, classroom resources, flight space, and program objectives. Contractors may use their professional judgment to adapt instruction within the assignment scope and site requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 60 college credits, where required by the applicable assignment or site.
• Experience operating drones and knowledge of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate preferred for many assignments; some may require certification.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or leading activities with school-age students.
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate drone piloting and aviation sessions.
• Introduce students to drone flight fundamentals, aviation concepts, safety procedures, and responsible operation through hands-on learning activities.
• Adapt instruction based on student experience levels, site requirements, available equipment, and program objectives.
• Guide students through flight exercises, mission planning, problem-solving activities, and introductory FAA Part 107 concepts, where applicable.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and age-appropriate learning environment.
• Communicate assignment-related needs or significant concerns with Concorde and school staff, as appropriate.
• Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session.
• Follow applicable site safety, visitor, technology, emergency, student-protection, and drone operation procedures.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

Classroom facilitation

Education

60 college credits

Tools

Drone platforms

Job description

Concorde Education, LLC seeks independent instructional contractors to provide drone piloting and aviation enrichment services for students. This is a potential independent contractor assignment, not an employee position.

Assignments vary by school, grade level, schedule, curriculum, available drones, classroom resources, flight space, and program objectives. Contractors may use their professional judgment to adapt instruction within the assignment scope and site requirements.