Flight Training Manager, MUAS — Global Travel & 9/80

AV; Virginia; On-site; USD 118,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and vision

401K

9/80 schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

Roboticsconnected is seeking a Flight Training Manager to supervise and develop the MUAS Jump20 training program, ensuring effective training operations across classroom academics, simulators (in person and remote), and field demonstrations.

You will lead a team of 8–15 instructors, coordinate with product line management, manage budgets, and ensure standardized procedures while traveling internationally and domestically as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent years of experience in Training.
• 5+ years of technical adult learning and education program experience.
• 5+ years of personnel management experience.
• Past experience in manned and/or unmanned aviation in either fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft as an Operator, Pilot, Flight Engineer or Mechanic.
• Broad knowledge of learning techniques.
• Proven experience of delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Proven ability to effectively manage, lead and motivate a team.
• Project management and customer service skills to manage multiple priorities in a complex challenging environment.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced computer skills and proficiency with office software, productivity tools and relevant flight software.
• Because of various out-of-area Training/maintenance requirements, must be available on both short and long-term assignments away from home, both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Clean driving record required in order to drive company vehicles
• Active Secret Security Clearance, or ability to obtain one
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to travel up to 25% annually.
• Be able to obtain a US Passport.
• Must be able to travel (International & Domestic) up to 80%

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a professional, cohesive team environment leading to efficient and effective Training.
• Execute concurrent simultaneous phases of Training in support of multiple programs with a group of 8-15 instructors.
• Assist the Field Operations team with the hiring of Field Service Representatives (FSRs) for each class.
• Refine and develop course materials and syllabus content.
• Develop and evaluate Training budgets.
• Ensure Instructors are teaching standardized procedures.
• Conduct after action reports on Training for continued improvement.
• Ensures Training area (air and ground space) is sufficient to accommodate MUAS Operator Training Course.
• Works closely with product line management to review flight test and customer feedback for the express purpose of identifying preventative and corrective actions that will lead to a better-trained Operator/Mechanic.
• Exercises supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing; mentors and provides guidance to staff.
• Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.
• Travel (International & Domestic) up to 80%

Skills

Team leadership

Training program design

Personnel management

Aviation knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Security clearance

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Roboticsconnected is seeking a Flight Training Manager to supervise and develop the MUAS Jump20 training program, ensuring effective training operations across classroom academics, simulators (in person and remote), and field demonstrations.

You will lead a team of 8–15 instructors, coordinate with product line management, manage budgets, and ensure standardized procedures while traveling internationally and domestically as required.