UAV Education Lead & Field Drone Technician

csusystem; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The CSU Drone Center in Colorado is seeking a Part-time Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Instructor/Technician to support in-person training, curriculum development, and classroom management within K-12, vocational, and certificate programs.

Responsibilities include field work in UAS mapping, photogrammetry, aerial videography, and at the Christman Airfield; strong emphasis on education and program support across diverse clients. Travel up to 50% and non-standard hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree OR high school diploma (or GED) AND two (2) years of full-time experience working in higher education, aviation, marketing/communications, engineering or program management.
• Must possess a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (sUAS rating) and have maintained the certification for a minimum of one (1) year.
• Demonstrated experience with UAS software and hardware, including, but not limited to production DJI and Skydio UAS systems.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office, Google Suites and associated workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom instruction, logistics and program support.
• Deliver Drone Center curriculum to a wide variety of clients and students pursuant to the CSU and WSCOE mission.
• Pilot UAV systems in a variety of mission types primarily supporting the Drone Center's education mission.
• Monitor flight line training to ensure operational safety.
• Represent the Drone Center, WSCOE and CSU at public events and K-12 STEM seminars.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Curriculum development

Flight operations safety

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree OR high school diploma with 2 years of full-time experience in higher education, aviation, marketing/communications, engineering or program management

Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Experience with UAS software and hardware including DJI and Skydio

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suites

Tools

DJI UAS systems

Skydio UAS systems

UAS mapping software

Job description

The CSU Drone Center in Colorado is seeking a Part-time Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Instructor/Technician to support in-person training, curriculum development, and classroom management within K-12, vocational, and certificate programs.

Responsibilities include field work in UAS mapping, photogrammetry, aerial videography, and at the Christman Airfield; strong emphasis on education and program support across diverse clients. Travel up to 50% and non-standard hours may be required.