UAS Operating and Training Specialist

Description

• Conduct safe and effective Group 1-3 UAS flight operations in support of operational, training, and test activities.
• Support and conduct hands‑on training for new and existing UAS operators on multiple UAS platforms.
• Conduct in‑house instructor development and refresher training.
• Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of UAS training materials, flight procedures, qualification standards, compliance requirements, and instructional guides.
• Evaluate operator proficiency and provide mentorship, coaching, and remediation as required.
• Support the development and execution of internal and external operator certification and qualification programs.
• Execute mission planning, pre‑flight, in‑flight, and post‑flight activities for operational and training missions.
• Support domestic and international deployment operations, including travel to austere and high‑threat environments up to 30% of the time.
• Conduct operational checks, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities for UAS equipment and payloads.
• Support test and evaluation activities involving emerging UAS and C‑UAS technologies.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, vendors, and operational personnel during mission execution and training events.
• Prepare mission summaries, situational reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials for leadership.
• Operate in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment while maintaining safety, professionalism, and mission effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or aeronautical with 3+ years of relevant experience OR 5+ years of operational UAS and training experience
• Experience operating in tactical, public safety, law enforcement, military, or national security environments.
• FAA Part 107 certification.
• Demonstrated experience operating rotary and fixed‑wing Group 1-3 UAS platforms.
• Experience supporting or conducting UAS training events and operator instruction.
• Experience supporting instructional programs, flight training, or operator qualification programs.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including austere and high‑threat environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic operational environments.
• Experience briefing operational status, findings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

• Experience supporting overseas contingency or high‑threat operations.
• Familiarity with RF communications, video transmission systems, and networking concepts.
• Experience with mission planning software.
• Experience troubleshooting UAS hardware and software systems.
• Experience supporting the development of standard operating procedures, tactics, techniques, and procedures, or training material.
• Formal UAS instructor qualification/certification from a recognized military, government, OEM, public safety, or industry training program.
• Active SECRET clearance.