UAV / UAS Instructor

All Aviation Jobs; Twentynine Palms (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

ERI is seeking an Instructor to support training and certify students as Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operators in a DoD environment. The role centers on instruction with additional duties to maintain a high-quality training program and provide support to diverse trainees.

Responsibilities include leading field instruction operations, ensuring safety, and coordinating with staff. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of relevant experience in instruction and certification.
• Must be able to obtain FAA Class II physical certification.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and certify students as Small UAS Operators in a DoD environment.
• Assist staff with collateral duties to maintain a quality training program and provide training support services to a varied audience.
• Lead field instruction operations and ensure safety and compliance during UAS training.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Instructor experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Description

Requires a motivated, detail-oriented Instructor to support training and certify students as Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operators in a DoD environment.

Requires a motivated, detail-oriented Instructor to support training and certify students as Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operators in a DoD environment. Primary function is instruction, with secondary functions to include assisting staff with collateral duties to assist with maintaining a quality training program and provide training support services to a varied audience tasked with employing or managing UAV / UAS assets.

Experience/Certification Requirements

• Graduate of any Group 1 UAS initial qualification training course (Raven DDL, PUMA AE, WASP III, WASP IV, SkyRaider, Skydio, or BXE30).


• Graduate of a formal instructor course preferred.


• 3+ years of relevant experience in instruction and certification.


• Must have operation experience as a Small UAS Operator and have led field instruction operations.


• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook applications.


• Possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License.


• High School Diploma required.


• Must be able to obtain FAA Class II physical certification


• Military Background Preferred


• Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to obtain/maintain a security clearance


• Current Secret Clearance preferred

ERI offers a competitive salary with benefits package and 401K Plan. ERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Pay: $68,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Tuition reimbursement


• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person