Ground Instructor

Your mission

Key Tasks

• Deliver ground instruction on UAS­related topics (mechanical and avionic).
• Develop lesson plans, presentations, and training materials for different learning environments.
• Check student progress through written exams and practical knowledge assessment.
• Cooperate with flight instructors and maintenance technicians to align ground instruction and practical UAS training.

Competencies & Duties

• Working independently and responsibly. Perform tasks as described above.
• Compliance according to ANAVIA’ employment contract, compliance with company’ safety instructions and employee’ safety requirements, compliance with employers’ quality manual, work instructions and corresponding process specifications and instructions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Aerospace, Engineering, Education, or a related field desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of previous experience in UAS operations or aviation instruction required. Familiarity with mission planning, risk assessment, and flight safety management systems. Background working with training simulators software tools is a plus.
• Proficiency with: Risk management frameworks, safety management systems (SMS), and crew resource management (CRM). Digital learning tools and instructional technologies (e.g., PowerPoint, LMS platforms, e‑learning content creation) are desirable.
• Skills: Remote Pilot Certificate preferred. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across disciplines.
• Communication: Very good communication skills. High social skills and good analytical and excellent technical understanding.
• Language: Good language skills in English (oral and written). German desirable.
• Eligibility: Swiss or EU Nationals only.
• Location: On‑Site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.