UAS Flight Instructor & Mission Planner

Constellis; Moyock (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellis is seeking a UAS Trainer to support unmanned aircraft system flight operations, training, testing, and range activities at the Constellis Training Center and other locations.

The role may involve acting as pilot, instructor, evaluator, mission planner, or range-support team member, with duties across classroom and hands-on instruction, mission planning, and operational support in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification required.
• At least one year of demonstrated UAS operational experience.
• Ability to work outdoors and travel periodically.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe UAS flight operations per FAA regs and SOPs.
• Plan, prep, launch, fly, recover, and post-flight procedures.
• Operate UAS platforms, GCS, payloads, and comms equipment.
• Provide classroom and hands-on UAS instruction.
• Maintain flight logs and training records.
• Support range prep, safety, and coordination.

Skills

Operational experience

Mission planning

Safety procedures

Professional communication

Field work

Education

High school diploma

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Tools

Multirotor platforms

Fixed-wing platforms

Ground control stations

EO/IR sensors

Mission planning software

Job description

Constellis is seeking a UAS Trainer to support unmanned aircraft system flight operations, training, testing, and range activities at the Constellis Training Center and other locations.

The role may involve acting as pilot, instructor, evaluator, mission planner, or range-support team member, with duties across classroom and hands-on instruction, mission planning, and operational support in dynamic environments.