UAS Flight Operations Specialist

Texas A&M University System; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement programs

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Flight Operations Associate at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, within the Autonomy Research Institute, supports UAS missions through pre-mission planning, on-site operations, and post-mission tasks, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

This role offers hands-on training toward FAA Part 107 certification and opportunities to grow into flight operations coordination, documentation control, and logistics planning within a dynamic academic setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher; two years of related experience.
• High School diploma or GED with four years related experience acceptable as substitution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operational aspects of UAS missions: pre-mission planning, on-site support, and post-mission tasks.
• Maintain detailed records of flight operations, training activities, and compliance documents.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and meetings; support post-mission reviews and safety audits.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork / independent work

Education

Associate’s degree

Two years of related experience

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

High School diploma or GED with four years experience (substitution)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Flight Operations Associate at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, within the Autonomy Research Institute, supports UAS missions through pre-mission planning, on-site operations, and post-mission tasks, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

This role offers hands-on training toward FAA Part 107 certification and opportunities to grow into flight operations coordination, documentation control, and logistics planning within a dynamic academic setting.