Part-Time Drone & STEM Instructor

Concorde Education, LLC; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Concorde Education, LLC partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment experiences for elementary, middle, and high school students.

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

Qualifications

• At least 60 completed college credits, or equivalent relevant professional experience when appropriate for the assignment
• Experience operating drones or working with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
• 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
• Strong communication, leadership, and group-management skills
• Relevant professional backgrounds may include drone pilots, FAA-certified remote pilots, aviation professionals, STEM educators, engineers, robotics instructors, photographers/videographers, surveyors, public-safety professionals, military veterans with UAS experience, and others with applicable drone or aviation expertise.

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

STEM education

Teaching / mentoring

Communication

Education

60 college credits

Tools

FAA Part 107 Certification

Job description

Concorde Education, LLC partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment experiences for elementary, middle, and high school students.

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