UAS Program Coordinator — FAA Compliance & Security

Seneca Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking an entry‑level UAS (Drone) Program Coordinator to support FAA compliance, administrative tasks, and technical coordination for a government drone program in New York City. The role focuses on drone program coordination, FAA compliance, mission planning, equipment tracking, and security technology support including VMS and CCTV systems.

The successful candidate will coordinate drone missions, maintain pilot records, assist with SOPs and documentation, and collaborate

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, technical operations, systems administration, UAS operations, or a related field.
• Strong project coordination, scheduling, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with UAS/drone operations, mission planning, or regulated operational environments.
• Understanding of FAA Part 107 regulations and commercial drone operational requirements.
• Working knowledge of physical security technologies, technical systems, or security monitoring platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and familiarity with project management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including interpreting operational data, system logs, and performance metrics.
• Excellent business writing skills, including preparing reports, SOPs, project documentation, and management presentations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records involving equipment, certifications, schedules, compliance, and operational activities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience.
• Ability to work onsite in Lower Manhattan, with potential hybrid eligibility after the initial 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily UAS program activities, drone mission scheduling, flight planning, and operational readiness.
• Support compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations, airspace authorization requirements, and established safety procedures.
• Maintain pilot rosters, FAA certification records, training schedules, and flight currency documentation.
• Track drone fleet inventory, equipment maintenance, inspections, firmware updates, and operational readiness.
• Support drone mission-planning platforms, flight management software, and operational reporting tools.
• Maintain accurate flight logs, mission records, incident reports, telemetry, photographs, and video documentation.
• Assist with developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and compliance documentation.
• Support Video Management Systems (VMS), CCTV/IP cameras, and physical security monitoring technologies.
• Monitor camera system performance, connectivity, recording status, and storage availability.
• Coordinate troubleshooting of video system outages, equipment issues, and technical concerns with support teams.
• Assist with secure storage, organization, retrieval, and archiving of drone imagery and operational data.
• Support project coordination activities, including schedules, action-item tracking, deliverables, and progress reporting.
• Develop workflow diagrams, process documentation, and project materials using Microsoft Visio and related tools.
• Collect and analyze operational metrics, including flight activity, safety performance, equipment readiness, and system availability.
• Prepare professional reports, management presentations, meeting summaries, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with security operations, IT teams, field personnel, and external agencies to support UAS initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, documentation, safety, and program processes.

Skills

Project coordination

Documentation

Analytical skills

Written communication

UAS operations familiarity

Microsoft Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Video Management Systems (VMS)

Flight management software

Job description

Seneca Resources is seeking an entry‑level UAS (Drone) Program Coordinator to support FAA compliance, administrative tasks, and technical coordination for a government drone program in New York City. The role focuses on drone program coordination, FAA compliance, mission planning, equipment tracking, and security technology support including VMS and CCTV systems.

The successful candidate will coordinate drone missions, maintain pilot records, assist with SOPs and documentation, and collaborate