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

County College of Morris Foundation; Randolph Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

County College of Morris Foundation is seeking an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - Workforce Development Instructor to develop and deliver training for workforce programs, boot camps, and continuing education formats. The role includes preparing students for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam and integrating GIS concepts with drone operations for real-world applications.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field and the FAA Part 107 certificate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or higher education.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is required.
• 1 year teaching or training experience preferred.
• Experience with GIS platforms and drone mapping software preferred.
• Ability to adapt instruction for diverse learners.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver UAS training for workforce programs and continuing education.
• Prepare students for FAA Part 107 remote pilot certification exam.
• Integrate GIS concepts with drone operations and data collection.
• Design curriculum aligned with industry certifications and employer needs.
• Support student skill development and pathways to employment.

Skills

Drone safety protocols

GIS data collection

Photogrammetry

Curriculum development

Effective communication

Instructional technology

Education

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

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

DroneDeploy

Pix4D

Job description

Position Title

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

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

• 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.