ASSUREd Safe Training Manager

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

About The Position

The ASSUREd Safe Lead Instructor is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training programs for first responders. This role provides leadership in instructor development, curriculum oversight, training logistics, and instructional delivery, ensuring all programs meet ASSUREd Safe and industry standards. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in training development, team leadership, and UAS operations with a focus on innovation, compliance, and operational excellence. Salary Grade : 16 Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Department Profile: ASSUREd Safe is a federated ecosystem to educate, train, test, and certify first responders’ use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) in the United States and ultimately across the globe. In order to strengthen national security and resilience to crisis, ASSUREd Safe works with first responders to ensure they can employ UAS to contribute to public safety and quickly enable recovery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Aviation, Public Administration, Education, Engineering, or a related field.
6 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in UAS operations and related technologies.
Ability to travel for training audits, site visits, and course delivery support.
No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
Externally imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one's control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; may involve conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.
Expectations and job assignments will change frequently.
Job frequently requires driving, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in Emergency Management, Aviation, Public Administration, Education, Engineering, or a related field
Knowledge of instructional design, adult learning principles, and federal grant compliance.

Responsibilities

Instructor Development
Provide instructional leadership and training to instructors, ensuring TLOs, ELOs, and best practices are effectively delivered and retained.
Conduct professional development to maintain instructor currency and quality of instruction.
Oversee instructor profiles and recurring training requirements.
Conduct instructor audits, including site visits to observe and evaluate course deliveries.
Develop and implement instructor-specific training, including a "Fundamentals of Instruction" course.
Organize and lead an annual instructor convocation or summit.
Evaluate and assess instructor performance to promote continuous improvement.
Assist in course delivery and instruction as needed.
Curriculum & Instructional Content
Lead the Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to ensure course material accuracy and clarity of instructional workflows.
Ensure course content aligns with current policies, regulations, and standards.
Facilitate the creation, revision, and development of new course materials and training modules ensuring TLOs and ELOs are executed properly.
Review curriculum for technical accuracy and relevance.
Monitor external trends, practices, and UAS use cases to ensure alignment with industry standards.
Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to incorporate operational use cases, TTPs, and skill proficiencies into course content.
Course Delivery & Administration
Refine and enhance course delivery processes to improve learning outcomes.
Ensure adherence to delivery standards, including rosters, welcome guides, check-ins, pre/post-tests, and surveys.
Maintain records and compile reports related to course evaluations and outcomes.
Coordinate and secure training venues, including mobile training locations.
Verify that all training environments meet safety and instructional requirements, including classroom setup, airspace authorizations (e.g., COAs/waivers), and scenario execution spaces.
Training Logistics & Equipment
Manage training equipment logistics, including shipping and delivery coordination to and from training sites.
Oversee the maintenance and readiness of training kits and equipment, including: o Setup and teardown procedures o Software and firmware updates o Battery health and maintenance o Airframe airworthiness
Recommend and evaluate platforms, tools, and equipment to support evolving training needs.
Program Development & Innovation
Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in UAS for public safety and emergency response.
Integrate relevant external use cases and advancements into training development.
Work closely with SMEs, stakeholders, and steering committee members to enhance operational applicability and innovation in training programs.