Drone Piloting Instructor Opportunities
About The Position
Concorde Education is seeking independent instructional contractors to provide drone piloting and aviation enrichment services for students. This is a potential independent contractor assignment, not an employee position. Contractors may choose whether to apply for, accept, decline, or ignore available opportunities. Assignments vary by school, grade level, schedule, curriculum, available drones, classroom resources, flight space, and program objectives. Concorde may provide curriculum guidance, lesson-plan suggestions, instructional resources, project ideas, or program objectives. Contractors may use their professional judgment to adapt instruction within the assignment scope and applicable site requirements. Some assignments may introduce students to concepts related to the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Programs are educational in nature and are not intended to guarantee certification or examination outcomes.
Requirements
- Experience operating drones and knowledge of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
- Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or leading activities with school-age students
- Strong communication, organization, and classroom facilitation skills
- Availability to provide services for the accepted assignment schedule and communicate schedule issues as soon as reasonably practicable
- Ability to demonstrate safe drone operation while fostering critical thinking, responsible decision-making, and student engagement
Nice To Haves
- At least 60 college credits, where required by the applicable assignment or site
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate preferred for many assignments; some assignments may specifically require current certification
- Preferred backgrounds may include FAA-certified remote pilots, drone instructors, aviation educators, commercial drone operators, engineers, STEM educators, photographers, surveyors, public safety professionals, military veterans with UAS experience, and others with relevant instructional or technical experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate drone piloting and aviation sessions
- Introduce students to drone flight fundamentals, aviation concepts, safety procedures, and responsible drone operation through hands-on learning activities
- Adapt instruction based on student experience levels, site requirements, available equipment, and program objectives
- Guide students through flight exercises, mission planning, problem-solving activities, and introductory FAA Part 107 concepts, where applicable
- Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and age-appropriate learning environment
- Communicate assignment-related needs or significant concerns with Concorde and school staff, as appropriate
- Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session
- Follow applicable site safety, visitor, technology, emergency, student-protection, and drone operation procedures
Benefits
- Compensation of $50+ per completed instructional service hour, depending on assignment scope, experience, location, schedule, and agreed compensation
- Direct deposit payment on the fifteenth day of the month following the month in which services were completed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
