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

County College of Morris (Cc M); Randolph Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

County College of Morris in Randolph, NJ seeks an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - Workforce Development Instructor to develop and deliver training for workforce programs, boot camps, and continuing education.

Courses will cover FAA Part 107, airspace regs, weather, safety, flight operations, and GIS integration for drone-based data collection, mapping, photogrammetry, and spatial analysis across industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, geospatial science, engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is required.
• Minimum teaching or training experience preferred; drone ops in commercial/government/research settings valued.
• Experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS) and drone mapping software (DroneDeploy, Pix4D) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training in Unmanned Aerial Systems for workforce programs, boot camps, and continuing education.
• Deliver instruction in-person, hybrid, and online modalities.
• Prepare students for FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification and integrate GIS concepts with drone operations.

Skills

Part 107 Regulations

Drone safety

Flight operations

GIS mapping

Photogrammetry

Curriculum development

Instructional delivery

Diversified instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

DroneDeploy

Pix4D

Job description

Career Opportunities at County College of Morris

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

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

Job Category

Job Category WFD

Salary Range

Position Type

Department

Department Workforce Development - Instructional

Job Summary

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 (1) 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

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• 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

Contact Us:
County College of Morris
214 Center Grove Road
Randolph, NJ 07869
973-328-5000