Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - Workforce Development Instructor (Pooled Position)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Workforce Development Instructor for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). This role involves developing and delivering training formats to prepare students for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam, including airspace regulations, safety procedures, and drone operations.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree related to the field, relevant industry certifications, and a minimum of one year of teaching or training experience. The role supports diverse learners and may require evening or weekend class schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of teaching or training experience preferred.
• Professional experience operating drones for commercial, government, or research applications.
• Experience with GIS platforms and drone mapping software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training in Unmanned Aerial Systems for workforce development programs.
• Prepare students for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam.
• Design curriculum aligned with industry certifications and employer needs.

Skills

FAA regulations (Part 107) and drone safety protocols

Drone flight operations, mission planning, and maintenance

GIS data collection, mapping, and spatial analysis

Photogrammetry and aerial data processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation, geospatial science, engineering, environmental science, or related field

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Tools

GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)

Drone mapping software (e.g., DroneDeploy, Pix4D)

Job description

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) – Workforce Development Instructor (Pooled Position)

The instructor will develop and deliver training in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for workforce development programs, boot camps, and continuing education formats. Instructional delivery may include in-person, hybrid, and online modalities. The instructor will prepare students for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam, including airspace regulations, weather, safety procedures, flight operations, and legal compliance. In addition, the instructor will integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts with drone operations, preparing students to perform drone-based data collection, mapping, photogrammetry, and spatial analysis for industry applications such as infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, surveying, and public safety. The instructor will design curriculum aligned with industry certifications and employer needs, support student skill development, and help facilitate pathways to employment as commercial drone pilots and GIS technicians.

Qualifications – Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation, geospatial science, engineering, environmental science, or related field. Relevant industry certifications may substitute for degree requirements. FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is required.

Qualifications – Experience

Minimum of one year of teaching or training experience preferred. Professional experience operating drones for commercial, government, or research applications. Experience with GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and drone mapping software (e.g., DroneDeploy, Pix4D) preferred.

Qualifications – Skills

• FAA regulations (Part 107) and drone safety protocols
• Drone flight operations, mission planning, and maintenance
• GIS data collection, mapping, and spatial analysis
• Photogrammetry and aerial data processing

Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to integrate instructional technology into teaching. Experience developing curriculum and training materials. Ability to adapt instruction for diverse learners. As applicable, certification in specialized UAS software or platforms is preferred or must be obtained prior to the first class.

Work Hours

Class schedules may include day, evening, or weekend hours.