Aviation UAS Student Worker

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The UAS Student Worker will consistently collaborate with and support the School of Aeronautics department, students, and employees with various tasks involving the UAS program. The overall purpose of this position is to properly manage the LUSOA UAS fleet, while assisting instructors and students involved in the UAS flight courses. This position will support the School of Aeronautics and associated personnel with the following functions: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Organize and maintain the UAS storage room. Schedule flight lessons. Check equipment in and out for instructors. Organize and update UAS course documentation. Prepare equipment for scheduled UAS lessons. Request and keep current UAS airspace unlocking licenses. Request FAA waivers as needed. Perform both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Track, record, and organize UAS flight logs and reports. Monitor and track UAS system status and performance data. Monitor and maintain equipment power supply and charging. Assist in plans to maximize success for all the School of Aeronautic students. Assist with sending surveys to collect data from current and past students. Attend daily check-in meetings as needed. Collaborate with, assist, and support PT UAS Instructors, UAS Operations Coordinator, UAS Director, and additional personnel as needed in the School of Aeronautics. Other duties as assigned. Additional information may be found here QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Must be a registered student at Liberty University. Current School of Aeronautics student is preferred. Time Type Part time Location Lynchburg - In Office The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs. Before you begin an application, please review our application process. Come develop and improve valuable skills to use throughout your career by working at LU! We have many positions open that provide opportunities for students to serve the local Lynchburg community. Many offer flexible schedules to allow students to attend classes and complete their coursework. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.

Requirements

Must be a registered student at Liberty University.

Nice To Haves

Current School of Aeronautics student is preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain the UAS storage room.
Schedule flight lessons.
Check equipment in and out for instructors.
Organize and update UAS course documentation.
Prepare equipment for scheduled UAS lessons.
Request and keep current UAS airspace unlocking licenses.
Request FAA waivers as needed.
Perform both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Track, record, and organize UAS flight logs and reports.
Monitor and track UAS system status and performance data.
Monitor and maintain equipment power supply and charging.
Assist in plans to maximize success for all the School of Aeronautic students.
Assist with sending surveys to collect data from current and past students.
Attend daily check-in meetings as needed.
Collaborate with, assist, and support PT UAS Instructors, UAS Operations Coordinator, UAS Director, and additional personnel as needed in the School of Aeronautics.
Other duties as assigned.