Senior sUAS Trainer & Field Operations

PDW; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K

Parental leave

On-site gym Huntsville & Denver

Life insurance

EAP program

Teamwork culture

PTO & flexible leave

Job summary

Performance Drone Works (PDW) is seeking a seasoned UAS trainer to join our team, delivering hands-on training for our sUAS products and operations. The role requires strong instructional skills, problem solving, and the ability to travel up to 70% to support field deployments and client sites.

You’ll refine training materials, develop safety protocols, and ensure regulatory compliance while working with a team of engineers and operators across U.S. locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (tech certifications or associate degree preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in UAS field operations, maintenance, and training.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Proficiency with various UAS platforms (fixed-wing, multirotor, hybrid, FPV).
• Strong knowledge of electronics, mechanical systems, and software integration.
• Familiarity with mission planning software, GPS systems, and telemetry tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training to PDW clients on PDW sUAS products, UAS operations, mission planning, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate training events including PDW trainer assignments, travel logistics, access to client locations and ranges, daily situation reports, and event closeout.
• Perform routine inspections, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance on UAS platforms and associated equipment.
• Perform minor diagnostics and repair on sUAS hardware, electronics, and software issues.
• Up to 70% travel
• Refine training materials (manuals, guides, presentations).
• Provide detailed training after-action reports during and after training events.

Skills

UAS operations

Instructor/training

Regulatory compliance

FAA Part 107

Technical diagnostics

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Flight planning software

GPS systems

Telemetry tools

Job description

Performance Drone Works (PDW) is seeking a seasoned UAS trainer to join our team, delivering hands-on training for our sUAS products and operations. The role requires strong instructional skills, problem solving, and the ability to travel up to 70% to support field deployments and client sites.

You’ll refine training materials, develop safety protocols, and ensure regulatory compliance while working with a team of engineers and operators across U.S. locations.