UAS Training Lead & Field Operator

Colsa; Madison (AL); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

COLSA, located in Madison, Alabama, seeks a UAS Training Specialist/Operator to develop and deliver training for UAS platforms. The role combines classroom instruction with hands-on flight operations and system maintenance to ensure customer readiness.

You will tailor demonstrations, manage training materials, plan missions, and support field engineering. A strong background in UAS operations is essential, with US citizenship and ability to travel up to 25%.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (military experience allowed in lieu of degree).
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience in UAS or training.
• Working knowledge of desktop applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).
• Willing and able to travel to client sites CONUS or OCONUS (<25%).
• Prior experience as a multi-rotor UAS Operator or Trainer is required.
• Security clearance or ability to obtain one; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver classroom and field-based training on commercial UAS platforms, ensuring proficiency in operation, safety, and mission execution.
• Develop, update, and maintain training curriculum and exercises reflecting current configurations and requirements.
• Perform system calibrations, programming and flight tests prior to delivery to customers.
• Lead mission planning and hands-on instruction during training events.
• Provide on-site technical guidance and feedback to trainees to ensure readiness.

Conocimientos

UAS training

Curriculum design

Operational planning

Training delivery

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

COLSA, located in Madison, Alabama, seeks a UAS Training Specialist/Operator to develop and deliver training for UAS platforms. The role combines classroom instruction with hands-on flight operations and system maintenance to ensure customer readiness.

You will tailor demonstrations, manage training materials, plan missions, and support field engineering. A strong background in UAS operations is essential, with US citizenship and ability to travel up to 25%.