Director, Training Development

PDW

2d • $160,000 - $175,000 • Remote

About The Position

PDW is seeking a Director of Training Development to lead the development, standardization, delivery, and continuous improvement of training across the organization. This role is responsible for PDW’s training development and the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of its training programs. The Director will oversee instructional systems design and course-of-instruction development personnel, establish curriculum standards, and ensure training content aligns with product configurations, technical publications, safety requirements, and approved operating and maintenance procedures. The Director will also serve as a qualified trainer and work with PDW Master Trainers as an instructor evaluator and standardization leader. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring the ability to develop curriculum, coach instructors, conduct technical and operational training, and collaborate across various departments including engineering, product, operations, safety, and customer-facing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Adult Learning, Aviation, Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in technical training, operational instruction, curriculum development, or training-program management.
• Experience delivering technical or operational training in UAS operations, aviation, aerospace, defense, robotics, or another complex technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading instructors, curriculum developers, instructional designers, or other training professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage curricula, courses of instruction, SOPs, assessments, instructor guides, student materials, and technical-training documentation.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance or higher, as required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required, up to 50%

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a master trainer, instructor evaluator, standardization instructor, or training-program manager.
• Experience with UAS or drone operations in defense, military, public-safety, or commercial-enterprise environments.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or the ability to obtain it shortly after hire.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee the development, approval, maintenance, and lifecycle management of all PDW sUAS training curricula.
• Lead and manage instructional systems design and course-of-instruction development personnel, establish priorities, review deliverables, and ensure high-quality execution.
• Establish a standardized training architecture covering learning objectives, lesson plans, instructor and student guides, presentations, practical exercises, academic assessments, flight evaluations, training aids, and eLearning content.
• Support the development and launch of training programs for new products, payloads, software capabilities, and product updates.
• Observe and evaluate instructors, provide actionable coaching, and promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous development.
• Assist with training personnel actions, including workforce planning, recruitment, interviews, selection, onboarding, qualification, and professional development.
• Conduct training audits, instructor evaluations, curriculum validations, and after-action reviews.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL and Denver, CO locations.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director