Global UAS Operator & Training Specialist

EMD LLC; Summit Point (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EMD LLC seeks a skilled UAS operations and training specialist to conduct and oversee Group 1-3 unmanned aircraft operations in support of operational, training, and test activities. You will lead hands-on training for new and existing UAS operators across multiple platforms and develop instructional materials and standard procedures.

You will plan missions, perform pre/post flight activities, mentor operators, and coordinate with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or aeronautical with 3+ years of relevant experience OR 5+ years of operational UAS and training experience.
• Experience operating in tactical, public safety, law enforcement, military, or national security environments.
• Demonstrated experience operating rotary and fixed-wing Group 1-3 UAS platforms.
• Experience supporting or conducting UAS training events and operator instruction.
• Experience supporting instructional programs, flight training, or operator qualification programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe and effective Group 1-3 UAS flight operations in support of operational, training, and test activities.
• Support and conduct hands-on training for new and existing UAS operators on multiple UAS platforms.
• Conduct in-house instructor development and refresher training.
• Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of UAS training materials, flight procedures, qualification standards, compliance requirements, and instructional guides.
• Evaluate operator proficiency and provide mentorship, coaching, and remediation as required.
• Support the development and execution of internal and external operator certification and qualification programs.
• Execute mission planning, pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities for operational and training missions.
• Support domestic and international deployment operations, including travel to austere and high-threat environments up to 75% of the time.
• Conduct operational checks, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities for UAS equipment and payloads.
• Support test and evaluation activities involving emerging UAS and C-UAS technologies.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, vendors, and operational personnel during mission execution and training events.
• Prepare mission summaries, situational reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials for leadership.
• Operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while maintaining safety, professionalism, and mission effectiveness.

Skills

UAS operations

Training delivery

Instructor development

Mission planning

Leadership/mentoring

Briefing to leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or aeronautical

5+ years of operational UAS and training experience

Tools

Mission planning software

RF communications familiarity

Job description

EMD LLC seeks a skilled UAS operations and training specialist to conduct and oversee Group 1-3 unmanned aircraft operations in support of operational, training, and test activities. You will lead hands-on training for new and existing UAS operators across multiple platforms and develop instructional materials and standard procedures.

You will plan missions, perform pre/post flight activities, mentor operators, and coordinate with government stakeholders.