Drone Piloting & Tech Instructor — Part-Time, In-Person

Concorde Education, LLC; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment experiences for elementary and secondary students.

We are expanding our network of instructors with experience in drone piloting, unmanned aircraft systems, aviation, robotics, engineering, STEM education, aerial photography, or related technology fields for current and upcoming independent contractor instructional assignments.

Qualifications

• 60 completed college credits, or equivalent relevant professional experience when appropriate for the assignment
• Experience operating drones or working with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
• Knowledge of drone safety, flight fundamentals, and responsible operation
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification is highly valued and may be required for certain assignments
• Experience teaching, coaching, tutoring, instructing, mentoring, or leading youth programs
• Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, camps, community organizations, STEM programs, private instruction, or similar environments
• Strong communication, leadership, and group‑management skills
• Dependable, organized, and professional work habits

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate drone piloting and technology instruction
• Introduce students to safe drone operation, flight mechanics, navigation, and aviation concepts
• Lead hands‑on flight exercises, challenges, demonstrations, and STEM activities
• Prepare for sessions using provided curriculum, approved lesson plans, or appropriate instructor‑developed activities
• Adapt instruction for students with different ages, abilities, and levels of drone experience
• Create a positive, respectful, inclusive, and appropriately supervised learning environment
• Maintain appropriate classroom management and student supervision
• Follow applicable school policies, site procedures, safety expectations, and drone‑operation requirements
• Communicate professionally with designated school personnel and Concorde Education representatives regarding attendance, scheduling, equipment, and program needs
• Arrive prepared and on time for all accepted instructional sessions

Skills

Drone piloting

UAS knowledge

FAA Part 107

Teaching/mentoring

Leadership

Student engagement

Education

60 college credits

Tools

Drone platforms

Job description

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment experiences for elementary and secondary students.

We are expanding our network of instructors with experience in drone piloting, unmanned aircraft systems, aviation, robotics, engineering, STEM education, aerial photography, or related technology fields for current and upcoming independent contractor instructional assignments.